Is Dr William Baird Ross Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dr William Baird Ross Trust as a registered charity (number SC002421) 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 William Baird Ross Trust's charity number?

Dr William Baird Ross Trust's charity number is SC002421. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002421?

Search SC002421 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 William Baird Ross Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr William Baird Ross 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 William Baird Ross Trust?

Dr William Baird Ross 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 William Baird Ross Trust registered as a charity?

Dr William Baird Ross Trust was entered on the register on 4 October 1966.

Registered charity · No. SC002421Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Dr William Baird Ross Trust

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

Dr William Baird Ross Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Dr William Baird Ross Trust?

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £800
Registered charity number: SC002421
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): Midlothian

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Dr William Baird Ross Trust (number SC002421) 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 William Baird Ross Trust do?

Fund a competition to encourage the composition of sacred music

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dr William Baird Ross Trust

Answers Dr William Baird Ross Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 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: 4 October 1966
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Dr William Baird Ross Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr William Baird Ross Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dr William Baird Ross Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dr William Baird Ross Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dr William Baird Ross Trust as a registered charity (number SC002421) 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 William Baird Ross Trust's charity number?: Dr William Baird Ross Trust's charity number is SC002421. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002421?: Search SC002421 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 William Baird Ross Trust do?: Fund a competition to encourage the composition of sacred music
Does Dr William Baird Ross Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr William Baird Ross 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 William Baird Ross Trust?: Dr William Baird Ross 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 William Baird Ross Trust registered as a charity?: Dr William Baird Ross Trust was entered on the register on 4 October 1966.

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.