--- title: "Elizabeth Hume Trust — check charity number SC005995 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Elizabeth Hume Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005995. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/elizabeth-hume-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:35.499Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Elizabeth Hume Trust is a registered charity (number SC005995) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £1,822 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Elizabeth Hume Trust? Registered charity number SC005995 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,822 ## What does Elizabeth Hume Trust do? To provide financial assistance for anyone within the County of Berwickshire, who may be in need. ## What causes is Elizabeth Hume Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elizabeth Hume Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elizabeth Hume 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=elizabeth-hume-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Elizabeth Hume Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Elizabeth Hume Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005995) 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 Elizabeth Hume Trust's charity number? Elizabeth Hume Trust's charity number is SC005995. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005995? Search SC005995 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 Elizabeth Hume Trust do? To provide financial assistance for anyone within the County of Berwickshire, who may be in need. Does Elizabeth Hume Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elizabeth Hume 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 Elizabeth Hume Trust? Elizabeth Hume 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=SC005995).