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Registered charity · No. SC042316Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust

D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC042316) 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 education; the advancement of religion. 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 D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number
SC042316
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
City of Edinburgh

What does D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust do?

This is an anticipatory charity, and is the beneficiary of the late Donald Macpherson's Will therefore funds will be made over to the charitable trust in due course.

What causes is D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042316) 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 D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust's charity number?
D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC042316. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042316?
Search SC042316 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 D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust do?
This is an anticipatory charity, and is the beneficiary of the late Donald Macpherson's Will therefore funds will be made over to the charitable trust in due course.
Does D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust. 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 D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust?
D C MacPherson's Charitable Trust 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.