Is James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust as a registered charity (number SC009001) 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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust's charity number?

James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust's charity number is SC009001. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC009001Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust

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

James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £84,716
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £60,154
Registered charity number: SC009001
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): Glasgow City

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James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust (number SC009001) 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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust do?

Award bursaries to students at Glasgow University studying Medicine and students studying Divinity who satisfy specific criteria.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust

Answers James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 1 September 2008
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust as a registered charity (number SC009001) 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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust's charity number?: James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust's charity number is SC009001. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009001?: Search SC009001 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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust do?: Award bursaries to students at Glasgow University studying Medicine and students studying Divinity who satisfy specific criteria.
Does James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Alexander Paterson's Bursary 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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust?: James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust registered as a charity?: James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust was entered on the register on 1 September 2008.

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.