Is George Hunter's Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists George Hunter's Trust as a registered charity (number SC004898) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is George Hunter's Trust's charity number?

George Hunter's Trust's charity number is SC004898. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004898?

Search SC004898 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.

Does George Hunter's Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for George Hunter's 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 George Hunter's Trust?

George Hunter's Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was George Hunter's Trust registered as a charity?

George Hunter's Trust was entered on the register on 26 July 1921.

Registered charity · No. SC004898Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

George Hunter's Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

George Hunter's Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about George Hunter's Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,384
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,125
Registered charity number: SC004898
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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George Hunter's Trust (number SC004898) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does George Hunter's Trust do?

The charity promotes education, community development and sport in the Lochmaben area by providing grants to organisations and individuals on an application basis.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for George Hunter's Trust

Answers George Hunter's Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 July 1921
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is George Hunter's Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for George Hunter's Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is George Hunter's Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists George Hunter's Trust as a registered charity (number SC004898) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is George Hunter's Trust's charity number?: George Hunter's Trust's charity number is SC004898. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004898?: Search SC004898 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 George Hunter's Trust do?: The charity promotes education, community development and sport in the Lochmaben area by providing grants to organisations and individuals on an application basis.
Does George Hunter's Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for George Hunter's 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 George Hunter's Trust?: George Hunter's Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was George Hunter's Trust registered as a charity?: George Hunter's Trust was entered on the register on 26 July 1921.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.