--- title: "James Gillan's Trust — check charity number SC016739 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Gillan's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016739. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-gillan-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:15:23.286Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Gillan's Trust is a registered charity (number SC016739) 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 £14,138 (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 Gillan's Trust? Registered charity number SC016739 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £14,138 ## What does James Gillan's Trust do? Support Church of Scotland candidates with grant ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Gillan's 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-gillan-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Gillan's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. James Gillan's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016739) 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 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. 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=SC016739).