--- title: "Fordyce Bequest Trust — check charity number SC005547 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fordyce Bequest Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005547. the advancement of health charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fordyce-bequest-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:58:32.833Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fordyce Bequest Trust is a registered charity (number SC005547) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,457 (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 Fordyce Bequest Trust? Registered charity number SC005547 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,457 ## What does Fordyce Bequest Trust do? Set up to provide a cottage hospital in the vilage with beds for 2 males and 2 females and accomodation for a district nurse, about 1930 before the NHS, The NHS closed the Surgery in 2019, and was sold in 2023. as there is no health facilities anymore, we are unable to disburse the funds due to the conditions of the origional Will. ## What causes is Fordyce Bequest Trust registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fordyce Bequest Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fordyce Bequest 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=fordyce-bequest-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fordyce Bequest Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Fordyce Bequest Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005547) 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 Fordyce Bequest Trust's charity number? Fordyce Bequest Trust's charity number is SC005547. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005547? Search SC005547 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 Fordyce Bequest Trust do? Set up to provide a cottage hospital in the vilage with beds for 2 males and 2 females and accomodation for a district nurse, about 1930 before the NHS, The NHS closed the Surgery in 2019, and was sold in 2023. as there is no health facilities anymore, we are unable to disburse the funds due to the conditions of the origional Will. Does Fordyce Bequest Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fordyce Bequest 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 Fordyce Bequest Trust? Fordyce Bequest 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=SC005547).