--- title: "Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust — check charity number SC049658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049658. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frank-william-finch-s-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:31:53.274Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC049658) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £88,712 (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 Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC049658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £88,712 ## What does Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust do? The terms of the Trust direct the Trustees to distribute the annual income of the Trust Fund to the nominated charitable beneficiaries in such proportions as they may determine in their sole discretion. ## What causes is Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Frank William Finch's 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=frank-william-finch-s-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049658) 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 Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust's charity number? Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC049658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049658? Search SC049658 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 Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust do? The terms of the Trust direct the Trustees to distribute the annual income of the Trust Fund to the nominated charitable beneficiaries in such proportions as they may determine in their sole discretion. Does Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frank William Finch's 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 Frank William Finch's Charitable Trust? Frank William Finch's 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=SC049658).