Is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Godfrey Thomson Research Fund as a registered charity (number SC004266) 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number?

Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number is SC004266. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004266?

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Does Godfrey Thomson Research Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Godfrey Thomson Research Fund. 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund?

Godfrey Thomson Research Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Godfrey Thomson Research Fund registered as a charity?

Godfrey Thomson Research Fund was entered on the register on 22 June 1953.

Registered charity · No. SC004266Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Godfrey Thomson Research Fund

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

Godfrey Thomson Research Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Godfrey Thomson Research Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2023-04-05: £18,906
Reported spending · year ending 2023-04-05: £7,141
Registered charity number: SC004266
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): City of Edinburgh

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Godfrey Thomson Research Fund (number SC004266) 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund do?

The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Godfrey Thomson Research Fund

Answers Godfrey Thomson Research Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 June 1953
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund registered for?

the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Godfrey Thomson Research Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Godfrey Thomson Research Fund. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Godfrey Thomson Research Fund as a registered charity (number SC004266) 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number?: Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number is SC004266. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004266?: Search SC004266 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund do?: The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes.
Does Godfrey Thomson Research Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Godfrey Thomson Research Fund. 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund?: Godfrey Thomson Research Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Godfrey Thomson Research Fund registered as a charity?: Godfrey Thomson Research Fund was entered on the register on 22 June 1953.

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.