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title: "The Melville Foundation — check charity number SC052575 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Melville Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052575. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-melville-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:04:00.821Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Melville Foundation is a registered charity (number SC052575) 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. 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 Melville Foundation?

Registered charity number

SC052575

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

North Ayrshire

Website

[www.themelvillefoundation.com](http://www.themelvillefoundation.com/)

## What does The Melville Foundation do?

4. The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: (1) The prevention or relief of child poverty primarily in Scotland, but not exclusively, by: (2) Providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve child poverty. (3) Commissioning research into the route causes and immediate impacts of child poverty

## What causes is The Melville Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Melville Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Melville 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Melville Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Melville Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052575) 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 Melville Foundation's charity number?

The Melville Foundation's charity number is SC052575. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052575?

Search SC052575 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 Melville Foundation do?

4. The charity's objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: (1) The prevention or relief of child poverty primarily in Scotland, but not exclusively, by: (2) Providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve child poverty. (3) Commissioning research into the route causes and immediate impacts of child poverty

Does The Melville Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Melville 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 Melville Foundation?

The Melville Foundation's website is http://www.themelvillefoundation.com — 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=SC052575).