--- title: "Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust — check charity number SC012486 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012486. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/faculty-of-advocates-1985-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:20:44.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC012486) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £232,159 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC012486 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £232,159 ## What does Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust do? The Faculty of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust offers an annual grant to or for the benefit of widows, widowers, children, or former dependents of deceased members of Faculty who by reason of poverty, illness, disability, or age who need financial relief or support. Trustees are empowered to assist beneficiaries in various ways including periodical allowances or grants for medical treatment and care or paying subscriptions and making donations to institutions responsible for the care of beneficiaries. Trustees have the ability by their constitution to provide funding to living members of fau… ## What causes is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable 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=faculty-of-advocates-1985-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012486) 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust's charity number? Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust's charity number is SC012486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012486? Search SC012486 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust do? The Faculty of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust offers an annual grant to or for the benefit of widows, widowers, children, or former dependents of deceased members of Faculty who by reason of poverty, illness, disability, or age who need financial relief or support. Trustees are empowered to assist beneficiaries in various ways including periodical allowances or grants for medical treatment and care or paying subscriptions and making donations to institutions responsible for the care of beneficiaries. Trustees have the ability by their constitution to provide funding to living members of fau… Does Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust? Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable 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=SC012486).