Is Esterson Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Esterson Trust as a registered charity (number SC002824) 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 Esterson Trust's charity number?

Esterson Trust's charity number is SC002824. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002824?

Search SC002824 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 Esterson Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esterson 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 Esterson Trust?

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

When was Esterson Trust registered as a charity?

Esterson Trust was entered on the register on 23 October 1985.

Registered charity · No. SC002824Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Esterson Trust

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

Esterson Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Esterson Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £28,348
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £14,643
Registered charity number: SC002824
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): East Renfrewshire

Quick answer

Esterson Trust (number SC002824) 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 Esterson Trust do?

Please see the 2026 Trustees Annual Report

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Esterson Trust

Answers Esterson Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 23 October 1985
Where it says it operates: East Renfrewshire

What causes is Esterson Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Esterson Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Esterson 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

What should you check before donating to Esterson Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Esterson Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Esterson Trust as a registered charity (number SC002824) 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 Esterson Trust's charity number?: Esterson Trust's charity number is SC002824. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002824?: Search SC002824 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 Esterson Trust do?: Please see the 2026 Trustees Annual Report
Does Esterson Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esterson 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 Esterson Trust?: Esterson Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Esterson Trust registered as a charity?: Esterson Trust was entered on the register on 23 October 1985.

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.