--- title: "Hugh Smiley Trust — check charity number SC002274 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hugh Smiley Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002274. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hugh-smiley-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:08:10.359Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hugh Smiley Trust is a registered charity (number SC002274) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,703 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hugh Smiley Trust? Registered charity number SC002274 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £5,703 ## What does Hugh Smiley Trust do? To manage investments held via Stockbrokers so that the trustees may, at their discretion, provide for necessitous children. ## What causes is Hugh Smiley Trust registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hugh Smiley Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hugh Smiley 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=hugh-smiley-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hugh Smiley Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hugh Smiley Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002274) 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 Hugh Smiley Trust's charity number? Hugh Smiley Trust's charity number is SC002274. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002274? Search SC002274 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 Hugh Smiley Trust do? To manage investments held via Stockbrokers so that the trustees may, at their discretion, provide for necessitous children. Does Hugh Smiley Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hugh Smiley 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 Hugh Smiley Trust? Hugh Smiley 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=SC002274).