--- title: "The Lunar Foundation — check charity number SC043270 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lunar Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043270. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lunar-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T20:28:52.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lunar Foundation is a registered charity (number SC043270) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £1,236,457 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Lunar Foundation? Registered charity number SC043270 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,236,457 ## What does The Lunar Foundation do? For the purpose of implementing the provisions of clause 2 hereof:(i) Until the vesting date, the trustees shall from time to time and at any time in their uncontrolled discretion, but subject always to the discretionary powers conferred on them under sub-clause 3(ii) and clause 6 hereof, pay or apply the capital or the income of the trust estate, in sums of such amount as the trustees in their absolute discretion may decide, in anyone or more or all of the following ways, videlicet:(a) that the trust estate be used for (any one or more of) the following charitable purposes:1. Prevention of r… ## What causes is The Lunar Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lunar Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lunar Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lunar-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lunar Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lunar Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043270) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Lunar Foundation's charity number? The Lunar Foundation's charity number is SC043270. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043270? Search SC043270 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Lunar Foundation do? For the purpose of implementing the provisions of clause 2 hereof:(i) Until the vesting date, the trustees shall from time to time and at any time in their uncontrolled discretion, but subject always to the discretionary powers conferred on them under sub-clause 3(ii) and clause 6 hereof, pay or apply the capital or the income of the trust estate, in sums of such amount as the trustees in their absolute discretion may decide, in anyone or more or all of the following ways, videlicet:(a) that the trust estate be used for (any one or more of) the following charitable purposes:1. Prevention of r… Does The Lunar Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lunar Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Lunar Foundation? The Lunar Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043270).