--- title: "The Maidsafe Foundation — check charity number SC042032 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Maidsafe Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042032. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-maidsafe-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:06:11.204Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Maidsafe Foundation is a registered charity (number SC042032) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £28,272 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Maidsafe Foundation? Registered charity number SC042032 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,272 Website [maidsafe.foundation](https://maidsafe.foundation/) ## What does The Maidsafe Foundation do? Continue to improve STEM school & home education packs, to work in schools and online delivering STEM workshops and to attend outdoor events. ## What causes is The Maidsafe Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Maidsafe Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Maidsafe 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-maidsafe-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://maidsafe.foundation/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Maidsafe Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Maidsafe Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042032) 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 Maidsafe Foundation's charity number? The Maidsafe Foundation's charity number is SC042032. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042032? Search SC042032 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 Maidsafe Foundation do? Continue to improve STEM school & home education packs, to work in schools and online delivering STEM workshops and to attend outdoor events. Does The Maidsafe Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Maidsafe 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 Maidsafe Foundation? The Maidsafe Foundation's website is https://maidsafe.foundation/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC042032).