--- title: "The Paterson Family Foundation — check charity number SC050628 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Paterson Family Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050628. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-paterson-family-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:51:36.842Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Paterson Family Foundation is a registered charity (number SC050628) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £90,426 (year ending 2025-12-09). 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 Paterson Family Foundation? Registered charity number SC050628 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-09) £90,426 ## What does The Paterson Family Foundation do? The Charity's purpose is noted above and during the reporting period the Trustees awarded grants to 13 institutions with the total amount awarded being £437,000 ## What causes is The Paterson Family Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Paterson Family Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Paterson Family 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-paterson-family-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Paterson Family Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Paterson Family Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050628) 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 Paterson Family Foundation's charity number? The Paterson Family Foundation's charity number is SC050628. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050628? Search SC050628 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 Paterson Family Foundation do? The Charity's purpose is noted above and during the reporting period the Trustees awarded grants to 13 institutions with the total amount awarded being £437,000 Does The Paterson Family Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Paterson Family 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 Paterson Family Foundation? The Paterson Family 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=SC050628).