Is Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust as a registered charity (number SC026209) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust's charity number?

Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust's charity number is SC026209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026209?

Search SC026209 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.

Does Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr James Alexander Mearns 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 Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust?

Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust registered as a charity?

Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust was entered on the register on 7 April 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026209Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-02: £25,724
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-02: £75,209
Registered charity number: SC026209
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust (number SC026209) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust do?

The charity's objects are to support medical research and in particular and without prejudice to the said generality for research into heart and cancer disorders, including leukaemia and also blindness. Where possible research shall be carried out, if possible, in the Aberdeen area.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust

Answers Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 2 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 April 1997
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust as a registered charity (number SC026209) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust's charity number?: Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust's charity number is SC026209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026209?: Search SC026209 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 Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust do?: The charity's objects are to support medical research and in particular and without prejudice to the said generality for research into heart and cancer disorders, including leukaemia and also blindness. Where possible research shall be carried out, if possible, in the Aberdeen area.
Does Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr James Alexander Mearns 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 Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust?: Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust registered as a charity?: Dr James Alexander Mearns Trust was entered on the register on 7 April 1997.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.