--- title: "George Hunter's Trust — check charity number SC004898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is George Hunter's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004898. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/george-hunter-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:24:30.171Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer George Hunter's Trust is a registered charity (number SC004898) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £7,994 (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 George Hunter's Trust? Registered charity number SC004898 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,994 ## What does George Hunter's Trust do? Charity supplies grants to individuals and organisations which support education, sport or community development. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. George Hunter's 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=george-hunter-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is George Hunter's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. George Hunter's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004898) 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 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? Charity supplies grants to individuals and organisations which support education, sport or community development. 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. 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=SC004898).