--- title: "Helen A Gillman's Trust — check charity number SC004438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helen A Gillman's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004438. the advancement of animal welfare 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/helen-a-gillman-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:41.326Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helen A Gillman's Trust is a registered charity (number SC004438) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £8,495 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Helen A Gillman's Trust? Registered charity number SC004438 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 2025-04-05) £8,495 ## What does Helen A Gillman's Trust do? The object of the trust is the preservation and protection of wild bird life in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Particular emphasis is placed on creating, or assisting in creating, maintaining bird sanctuaries and reserves and the promotion of interest in preservation and protection of wild bird life and promoting the knowledge and research of bird life. The income that is generated by the investment portfolio is used to pay out grants to other charities that help to meet these goals. ## What causes is Helen A Gillman's Trust registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helen A Gillman's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helen A Gillman'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=helen-a-gillman-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helen A Gillman's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Helen A Gillman's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004438) 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 Helen A Gillman's Trust's charity number? Helen A Gillman's Trust's charity number is SC004438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004438? Search SC004438 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 Helen A Gillman's Trust do? The object of the trust is the preservation and protection of wild bird life in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Particular emphasis is placed on creating, or assisting in creating, maintaining bird sanctuaries and reserves and the promotion of interest in preservation and protection of wild bird life and promoting the knowledge and research of bird life. The income that is generated by the investment portfolio is used to pay out grants to other charities that help to meet these goals. Does Helen A Gillman's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helen A Gillman'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 Helen A Gillman's Trust? Helen A Gillman'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=SC004438).