--- title: "English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund — check charity number SC040334 | CharityCompare" description: "Is English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040334. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/english-welsh-and-scottish-railway-educational-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:56:42.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund is a registered charity (number SC040334) 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 £340,297 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund? Registered charity number SC040334 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £340,297 ## What does English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund do? The Trust makes several types of awards to eligible candidates. These awards usually take the form of: A discretionary grant to individuals who are seeking to pursue a qualification in higher education, usually paid over a number of years and subject to evidence of their continued study. A discretionary grant for people who have a particular sporting or artistic talent, this type of award is intended to help them realise their ambitions and full potential. A discretionary grant awarded through the Special Access Funding can help applicants with support such as with specialist equipment or te… ## What causes is English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund 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=english-welsh-and-scottish-railway-educational-trust-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040334) 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 English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund's charity number? English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund's charity number is SC040334. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040334? Search SC040334 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 English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund do? The Trust makes several types of awards to eligible candidates. These awards usually take the form of: A discretionary grant to individuals who are seeking to pursue a qualification in higher education, usually paid over a number of years and subject to evidence of their continued study. A discretionary grant for people who have a particular sporting or artistic talent, this type of award is intended to help them realise their ambitions and full potential. A discretionary grant awarded through the Special Access Funding can help applicants with support such as with specialist equipment or te… Does English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund. 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 English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund? English Welsh and Scottish Railway Educational Trust Fund 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=SC040334).