Is James Gillan's Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James Gillan's Trust as a registered charity (number SC016739) 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 Gillan's Trust's charity number?

James Gillan's Trust's charity number is SC016739. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016739?

Search SC016739 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 James Gillan's Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Gillan's 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 Gillan's Trust?

James Gillan's 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 Gillan's Trust registered as a charity?

James Gillan's Trust was entered on the register on 6 March 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC016739Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

James Gillan's Trust

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

James Gillan's 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 Gillan's Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £14,138
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £5
Registered charity number: SC016739
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): Moray

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James Gillan's Trust (number SC016739) 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 Gillan's Trust do?

Support Church of Scotland candidates with grant

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Gillan's Trust

Answers James Gillan's 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: 6 March 1986
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is James Gillan's Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for James Gillan's Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Gillan's Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James Gillan's Trust as a registered charity (number SC016739) 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 Gillan's Trust's charity number?: James Gillan's Trust's charity number is SC016739. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016739?: Search SC016739 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 Gillan's Trust do?: Support Church of Scotland candidates with grant
Does James Gillan's Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Gillan's 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 Gillan's Trust?: James Gillan's 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 Gillan's Trust registered as a charity?: James Gillan's Trust was entered on the register on 6 March 1986.

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.