--- title: "Horace A Gillman's Trust — check charity number SC017672 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Horace A Gillman's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017672. 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/horace-a-gillman-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:04:08.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Horace A Gillman's Trust is a registered charity (number SC017672) 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 £14,108 (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 Horace A Gillman's Trust? Registered charity number SC017672 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) £14,108 ## What does Horace A Gillman's Trust do? The object of the trust is the protection of bird life in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Particular emphasis is placed upon the establishment and maintenance of sanctuaries and places of protection for birds, including doves and pigeons and migrating birds, within or near cities and other populous ares, in order to give as many people as possible the benefit of seeing, hearing and enjoying the wide variety of bird life within the country or migrating through it. The income generated from the investment portfolio is used to provide grants to charities who meet these criteria. ## What causes is Horace A Gillman's Trust registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Horace A Gillman's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Horace 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=horace-a-gillman-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Horace A Gillman's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Horace A Gillman's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017672) 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 Horace A Gillman's Trust's charity number? Horace A Gillman's Trust's charity number is SC017672. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017672? Search SC017672 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 Horace A Gillman's Trust do? The object of the trust is the protection of bird life in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Particular emphasis is placed upon the establishment and maintenance of sanctuaries and places of protection for birds, including doves and pigeons and migrating birds, within or near cities and other populous ares, in order to give as many people as possible the benefit of seeing, hearing and enjoying the wide variety of bird life within the country or migrating through it. The income generated from the investment portfolio is used to provide grants to charities who meet these criteria. Does Horace A Gillman's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horace 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 Horace A Gillman's Trust? Horace 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=SC017672).