--- title: "James Summers Trust — check charity number SC015493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Summers Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015493. the advancement of religion charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-summers-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:59:23.887Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Summers Trust is a registered charity (number SC015493) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £23,567 (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 Summers Trust? Registered charity number SC015493 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £23,567 ## What does James Summers Trust do? The Trust was set up to give grants as (quoting from the original bequest) “..... for the General Purposes of the said Order, including ministry in any part of the world in the Message, Teachings and Works of the Order’. The Order referred to is, The Order of the Cross UK whose address is, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX and it is a charity registered in England, No. 247761. The Trust gives grants for the furtherance of the work of the Order either in Scotland or further afield. The Groups in Scotland, via an appointed Leader, put forward requests to the Trust for funds. These are… ## What causes is James Summers Trust registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Summers Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Summers 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-summers-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Summers Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. James Summers Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015493) 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 Summers Trust's charity number? James Summers Trust's charity number is SC015493. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015493? Search SC015493 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 Summers Trust do? The Trust was set up to give grants as (quoting from the original bequest) “..... for the General Purposes of the said Order, including ministry in any part of the world in the Message, Teachings and Works of the Order’. The Order referred to is, The Order of the Cross UK whose address is, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX and it is a charity registered in England, No. 247761. The Trust gives grants for the furtherance of the work of the Order either in Scotland or further afield. The Groups in Scotland, via an appointed Leader, put forward requests to the Trust for funds. These are… Does James Summers Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Summers 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 Summers Trust? James Summers 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=SC015493).