--- title: "James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust — check charity number SC009001 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009001. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-alexander-paterson-s-bursary-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:18:58.083Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust is a registered charity (number SC009001) 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 education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £84,716 (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 James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust? Registered charity number SC009001 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £84,716 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Alexander Paterson's Bursary 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=james-alexander-paterson-s-bursary-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. James Alexander Paterson's Bursary Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009001) 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 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. 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=SC009001).