--- title: "David William Traill Cargill Fund — check charity number SC012703 | CharityCompare" description: "Is David William Traill Cargill Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012703. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/david-william-traill-cargill-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:53:47.828Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer David William Traill Cargill Fund is a registered charity (number SC012703) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £318,315 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 David William Traill Cargill Fund? Registered charity number SC012703 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £318,315 ## What does David William Traill Cargill Fund do? The trustees are empowered to retain the whole or part of the residue of the means and estate of the fund for such time as they may think fit or permanently, and to apply the whole or such part of the income of said retained portion ( to be called ' The D.W.T Cargill Fund') for such charitable purposes as the Trustees may decide. Payments are made to or on behalf of any Hospitals. Institutions or Societies or others whose work in the opinion of the trustees is likely to be beneficial to the community. It is not the Trustees current policy to give grants to individuals. ## What causes is David William Traill Cargill Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for David William Traill Cargill Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. David William Traill Cargill Fund 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=david-william-traill-cargill-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is David William Traill Cargill Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. David William Traill Cargill Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012703) 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 David William Traill Cargill Fund's charity number? David William Traill Cargill Fund's charity number is SC012703. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012703? Search SC012703 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 David William Traill Cargill Fund do? The trustees are empowered to retain the whole or part of the residue of the means and estate of the fund for such time as they may think fit or permanently, and to apply the whole or such part of the income of said retained portion ( to be called ' The D.W.T Cargill Fund') for such charitable purposes as the Trustees may decide. Payments are made to or on behalf of any Hospitals. Institutions or Societies or others whose work in the opinion of the trustees is likely to be beneficial to the community. It is not the Trustees current policy to give grants to individuals. Does David William Traill Cargill Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for David William Traill Cargill Fund. 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 David William Traill Cargill Fund? David William Traill Cargill Fund 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=SC012703).