--- title: "Galston Community Development Trust — check charity number SC043291 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Galston Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043291. the advancement of education charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galston-community-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:13:23.571Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galston Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC043291) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £102,514 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Galston Community Development Trust? Registered charity number SC043291 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £102,514 Website [www.galstontrust.co.uk](http://www.galstontrust.co.uk/) ## What does Galston Community Development Trust do? Provide space for local businesses to work and community groups to meet. Provide a food larder for those in need and run annual events for the community (Gala Day, Christmas Fair, Pensioners Lunch, Christmas Panto) as well as undertaking projects (gardening group, padel tennis feasibilty, refurbishment of running track feasibility). ## What causes is Galston Community Development Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galston Community Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galston Community Development 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=galston-community-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.galstontrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Galston Community Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Galston Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043291) 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 Galston Community Development Trust's charity number? Galston Community Development Trust's charity number is SC043291. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043291? Search SC043291 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 Galston Community Development Trust do? Provide space for local businesses to work and community groups to meet. Provide a food larder for those in need and run annual events for the community (Gala Day, Christmas Fair, Pensioners Lunch, Christmas Panto) as well as undertaking projects (gardening group, padel tennis feasibilty, refurbishment of running track feasibility). Does Galston Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galston Community Development 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 Galston Community Development Trust? Galston Community Development Trust's website is http://www.galstontrust.co.uk — 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=SC043291).