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title: "James Hayward Mackay Fund — check charity number SC019736 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is James Hayward Mackay Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019736. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-hayward-mackay-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:21:51.909Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

James Hayward Mackay Fund is a registered charity (number SC019736) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £118 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hayward Mackay Fund?

Registered charity number

SC019736

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£118

Website

[www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk](https://www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk/)

## What does James Hayward Mackay Fund do?

The charity provides support for cultural, educational and social projects in the north of Scotland, referred to as 'Mackay Country'.

## What causes is James Hayward Mackay Fund registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Hayward Mackay Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Hayward Mackay Fund 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?

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[Visit charity website](https://www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is James Hayward Mackay Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. James Hayward Mackay Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019736) 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 Hayward Mackay Fund's charity number?

James Hayward Mackay Fund's charity number is SC019736. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019736?

Search SC019736 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 Hayward Mackay Fund do?

The charity provides support for cultural, educational and social projects in the north of Scotland, referred to as 'Mackay Country'.

Does James Hayward Mackay Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Hayward Mackay Fund. 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 Hayward Mackay Fund?

James Hayward Mackay Fund's website is https://www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC019736).