--- title: "Hume Castle Preservation Trust — check charity number SC036686 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hume Castle Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036686. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hume-castle-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:20.947Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hume Castle Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number SC036686) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,119 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Hume Castle Preservation Trust? Registered charity number SC036686 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £2,119 Website [www.humecastle.org](http://www.humecastle.org/) ## What does Hume Castle Preservation Trust do? Maintain Hume Castle and provide access to visitors ## What causes is Hume Castle Preservation Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hume Castle Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hume Castle Preservation 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=hume-castle-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.humecastle.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hume Castle Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hume Castle Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036686) 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 Hume Castle Preservation Trust's charity number? Hume Castle Preservation Trust's charity number is SC036686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036686? Search SC036686 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 Hume Castle Preservation Trust do? Maintain Hume Castle and provide access to visitors Does Hume Castle Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hume Castle Preservation 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 Hume Castle Preservation Trust? Hume Castle Preservation Trust's website is http://www.humecastle.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC036686).