Is Isle of Bute Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Isle of Bute Trust as a registered charity (number SC045899) 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 Isle of Bute Trust's charity number?

Isle of Bute Trust's charity number is SC045899. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045899?

Search SC045899 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 Isle of Bute Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Bute 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 Isle of Bute Trust?

Isle of Bute Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.isleofbutetrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Isle of Bute Trust registered as a charity?

Isle of Bute Trust was entered on the register on 13 August 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045899SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Isle of Bute Trust

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

Isle of Bute Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Isle of Bute Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £4,910
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £4,638
Registered charity number: SC045899
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.isleofbutetrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Isle of Bute Trust (number SC045899) 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 Isle of Bute Trust do?

The charity is set up to develop the community. This is focused as follows: 4.1 To cohesively improve social, cultural and environmental aspects of the Isle of Bute.4.2 To raise, allocate and disburse funds for the overall benefit of the island and its communities.4.3 To encourage involvement of island residents in both local and regional community development projects.4.4 To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and skills between individuals, community organisations and businesses.4.5 To promote opportunities for island residents to become active citizens through their participation in commu…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Isle of Bute Trust

Answers Isle of Bute Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 August 2015
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Isle of Bute Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Bute Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Isle of Bute 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 Isle of Bute Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Isle of Bute Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Isle of Bute Trust as a registered charity (number SC045899) 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 Isle of Bute Trust's charity number?: Isle of Bute Trust's charity number is SC045899. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045899?: Search SC045899 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 Isle of Bute Trust do?: The charity is set up to develop the community. This is focused as follows: 4.1 To cohesively improve social, cultural and environmental aspects of the Isle of Bute.4.2 To raise, allocate and disburse funds for the overall benefit of the island and its communities.4.3 To encourage involvement of island residents in both local and regional community development projects.4.4 To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and skills between individuals, community organisations and businesses.4.5 To promote opportunities for island residents to become active citizens through their participation in commu…
Does Isle of Bute Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Bute 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 Isle of Bute Trust?: Isle of Bute Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.isleofbutetrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Isle of Bute Trust registered as a charity?: Isle of Bute Trust was entered on the register on 13 August 2015.

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.