--- title: "Godfrey Thomson Research Fund — check charity number SC004266 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004266. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/godfrey-thomson-research-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:24.868Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Godfrey Thomson Research Fund is a registered charity (number SC004266) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,906 (year ending 2023-04-05). 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund? Registered charity number SC004266 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2023-04-05) £18,906 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Godfrey Thomson Research Fund 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=godfrey-thomson-research-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Godfrey Thomson Research Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004266) 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 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. 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=SC004266).