Is Hope Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope Trust as a registered charity (number SC000987) 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 Hope Trust's charity number?

Hope Trust's charity number is SC000987. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000987?

Search SC000987 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.

Does Hope Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope 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 Hope Trust?

Hope Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hope Trust registered as a charity?

Hope Trust was entered on the register on 18 April 1912.

Registered charity · No. SC000987Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Hope Trust

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

Hope Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Hope Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £271,685
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £274,562
Registered charity number: SC000987
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): Midlothian

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Hope Trust (number SC000987) 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 Hope Trust do?

The trustees make grants to charities that combat all forms of substance abuse to promote temperance work. they make grants to charities that promote the Reformed church and church life in Scotland. they pay scholarships to post-graduate students in the Reformed tradition at Schools of Divinity at Scottish Universities. they make grants to all ministry candidates in the Church of Scotland and the Free Church. the trust also funds a doctoral fellowship.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hope Trust

Answers Hope Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 April 1912
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Hope Trust registered for?

the advancement of religionthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hope Trust. 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

What should you check before donating to Hope Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope Trust as a registered charity (number SC000987) 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 Hope Trust's charity number?: Hope Trust's charity number is SC000987. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000987?: Search SC000987 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 Hope Trust do?: The trustees make grants to charities that combat all forms of substance abuse to promote temperance work. they make grants to charities that promote the Reformed church and church life in Scotland. they pay scholarships to post-graduate students in the Reformed tradition at Schools of Divinity at Scottish Universities. they make grants to all ministry candidates in the Church of Scotland and the Free Church. the trust also funds a doctoral fellowship.
Does Hope Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope 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 Hope Trust?: Hope Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Hope Trust registered as a charity?: Hope Trust was entered on the register on 18 April 1912.

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.