--- title: "Derek Stewart Charitable Trust — check charity number SC031442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Derek Stewart Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031442. the advancement of education 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/derek-stewart-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:02:56.694Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derek Stewart Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC031442) 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 health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £53,567 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Derek Stewart Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC031442 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 2025-04-30) £53,567 ## What does Derek Stewart Charitable Trust do? The Trustees have opted to make donations to those organisations they feel require most support and whose purposes fall within the spectrum of the Trust Deed and within the Trustees favoured areas of support. The Trustees preference is to make grants to UK charities where the the grant will make a significant difference to a specific project and where the funds are applied to a particular project rather than the organisation's general expenditure. The Trust has investments which produce income to support the donations and expenses incurred in the Trust. ## What causes is Derek Stewart Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derek Stewart Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derek Stewart 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](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=derek-stewart-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Derek Stewart Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Derek Stewart Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031442) 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 Derek Stewart Charitable Trust's charity number? Derek Stewart Charitable Trust's charity number is SC031442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031442? Search SC031442 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 Derek Stewart Charitable Trust do? The Trustees have opted to make donations to those organisations they feel require most support and whose purposes fall within the spectrum of the Trust Deed and within the Trustees favoured areas of support. The Trustees preference is to make grants to UK charities where the the grant will make a significant difference to a specific project and where the funds are applied to a particular project rather than the organisation's general expenditure. The Trust has investments which produce income to support the donations and expenses incurred in the Trust. Does Derek Stewart Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derek Stewart 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 Derek Stewart Charitable Trust? Derek Stewart 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](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=SC031442).