--- title: "Edderton Community Trust — check charity number SC054963 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edderton Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054963. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edderton-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:14.366Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edderton Community Trust is a registered charity (number SC054963) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Edderton Community Trust? Registered charity number SC054963 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Website Ivy Cottage ## What does Edderton Community Trust do? 4 The organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Edderton as defined by the Highland Council's definition of Edderton Community Council (“the Community”), with the Purposes listed in clause 5 below (“the Purposes”), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs). 5 The organisation’s purposes are: a) The advancement of community development to improve the quality of life for the whole community.… ## What causes is Edderton Community Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edderton Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edderton Community 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=edderton-community-trust&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is Edderton Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Edderton Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054963) 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 Edderton Community Trust's charity number? Edderton Community Trust's charity number is SC054963. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054963? Search SC054963 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 Edderton Community Trust do? 4 The organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Edderton as defined by the Highland Council's definition of Edderton Community Council (“the Community”), with the Purposes listed in clause 5 below (“the Purposes”), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development (where sustainable development means development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs). 5 The organisation’s purposes are: a) The advancement of community development to improve the quality of life for the whole community.… Does Edderton Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edderton Community 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 Edderton Community Trust? Edderton Community Trust's website is http://Ivy Cottage — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC054963).