--- title: "Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC — check charity number SC038630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038630. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fisheries-legacy-trust-company-fltc retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:07:49.210Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC is a registered charity (number SC038630) 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 saving of lives; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £195,724 (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 Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC? Registered charity number SC038630 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £195,724 Website [www.ukfltc.com](http://www.ukfltc.com/) ## What does Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC do? The charity's main purpose is to provide fishermen with data concerning oil/gas infrastructure to minimise risks arising from interaction with these items. This initiative dates back to 1977 when a fishing vessel, the Westhaven sank after her fishing gear was snagged on an oil pipeline. Four men were lost. The charity obtains infrastructure data from a number of sources and processes this for use on fishing vessels. It also supplies FishSAFE units for fishing vessels, incorporating visual and audible alarms warning fishermen when they are in the proximity of oil/gas assets. ## What causes is Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC registered for? the advancement of educationthe saving of livesthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC 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=fisheries-legacy-trust-company-fltc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ukfltc.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC a legitimate charity? Yes. Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038630) 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 Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC's charity number? Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC's charity number is SC038630. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038630? Search SC038630 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 Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC do? The charity's main purpose is to provide fishermen with data concerning oil/gas infrastructure to minimise risks arising from interaction with these items. This initiative dates back to 1977 when a fishing vessel, the Westhaven sank after her fishing gear was snagged on an oil pipeline. Four men were lost. The charity obtains infrastructure data from a number of sources and processes this for use on fishing vessels. It also supplies FishSAFE units for fishing vessels, incorporating visual and audible alarms warning fishermen when they are in the proximity of oil/gas assets. Does Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC. 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 Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC? Fisheries Legacy Trust Company FLTC's website is http://www.ukfltc.com — 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=SC038630).