--- title: "Glenkens & District Trust — check charity number SC042489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glenkens & District Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042489. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/glenkens-district-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:54.576Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glenkens & District Trust is a registered charity (number SC042489) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £40,972 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Glenkens & District Trust? Registered charity number SC042489 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £40,972 Website [www.glenkenstrust.org.uk](https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk/) ## What does Glenkens & District Trust do? It is set up to utilise community benefit monies from wind farms in the area and to maximise the outputs from the funds. We have appointed Foundation Scotland as Fund Administrators to support us in this work. We utilise the monies through open grant making, commissioning and targeted grants. we monitor delivery of the projects funded to learn from them. We actively engage with all wind farm developers in the area . ## What causes is Glenkens & District Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenkens & District Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glenkens & District 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=glenkens-district-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glenkens & District Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Glenkens & District Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042489) 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 Glenkens & District Trust's charity number? Glenkens & District Trust's charity number is SC042489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042489? Search SC042489 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 Glenkens & District Trust do? It is set up to utilise community benefit monies from wind farms in the area and to maximise the outputs from the funds. We have appointed Foundation Scotland as Fund Administrators to support us in this work. We utilise the monies through open grant making, commissioning and targeted grants. we monitor delivery of the projects funded to learn from them. We actively engage with all wind farm developers in the area . Does Glenkens & District Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens & District 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 Glenkens & District Trust? Glenkens & District Trust's website is https://www.glenkenstrust.org.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=SC042489).