--- title: "V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO — check charity number SC043389 | CharityCompare" description: "Is V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043389. the advancement of education charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/v-a-dundee-foundation-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:18:05.165Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO is a registered charity (number SC043389) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £12,486 (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 V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO? Registered charity number SC043389 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,486 ## What does V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO do? V&A Dundee Foundation exists to steward remaining funds from the original V&A Dundee Capital Campaign and to continue to promote and raise funds for the museum. ## What causes is V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO 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=v-a-dundee-foundation-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043389) 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 V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO's charity number? V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO's charity number is SC043389. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043389? Search SC043389 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 V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO do? V&A Dundee Foundation exists to steward remaining funds from the original V&A Dundee Capital Campaign and to continue to promote and raise funds for the museum. Does V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO. 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 V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO? V&A Dundee Foundation SCIO 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=SC043389).