--- title: "Dow Memorial Trust — check charity number SC028179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dow Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028179. 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/dow-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:27:49.985Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dow Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number SC028179) 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. Its latest reported income was £190,866 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Dow Memorial Trust? Registered charity number SC028179 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £190,866 ## What does Dow Memorial Trust do? Provide Scholarship payments to medical and dental students ## What causes is Dow Memorial Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dow Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dow Memorial 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=dow-memorial-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dow Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Dow Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028179) 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 Dow Memorial Trust's charity number? Dow Memorial Trust's charity number is SC028179. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028179? Search SC028179 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 Dow Memorial Trust do? Provide Scholarship payments to medical and dental students Does Dow Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dow Memorial 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 Dow Memorial Trust? Dow Memorial 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=SC028179).