01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053680
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA11 3AS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The foundation has been set up in memory of Murray Sharp. Murray was a great supporter of up-and-coming young sports people. They were golfers mainly, which was a great passion in his own life. Murray also supported rugby clubs with direct sponsorship, including his local club, Birkmyre Rugby Club, where he also played. The company that he drove to such great success, Kooltech are sponsors of Glasgow Warriors. We believe in giving young people the opportunity to create a better future for themselves through the experiences that can be gained through sport. Our vision Our charity looks to support young and aspiring athletes and sporting clubs who are prepared to put in the work towards their goals. We support the journey rather than the outcome as we hope to provide opportunities that help those athletes and clubs to have the experiences that they otherwise would not be able to gain. Our mission To positively support the lives of aspiring young athletes and clubs through the po
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
3. The purposes of the SCIO are:- (i) to promote for the public benefit such charitable purposes and/or charitable objects as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit, from time to time. and (ii) to promote similar charitable purposes, objects or institutions in such proportions and manner as the Trustees think fit.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 October 2025 | £306,411 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £196,460 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 7 September 2026 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 23 Lawmarnock Crescent, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.murraysharpfoundation.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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