--- title: "James Wood Bequest Fund — check charity number SC000459 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Wood Bequest Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000459. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-wood-bequest-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:01:05.699Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Wood Bequest Fund is a registered charity (number SC000459) 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; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £67,379 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Wood Bequest Fund? Registered charity number SC000459 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £67,379 ## What does James Wood Bequest Fund do? The James Wood Bequest Fund accepts grant applications from charities. The trustees then meet annually and agree what charities will receive grants. Additionally, there are a number of charities who receive a specified grant every year. ## What causes is James Wood Bequest Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Wood Bequest Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Wood Bequest 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? 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-wood-bequest-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Wood Bequest Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. James Wood Bequest Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000459) 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 Wood Bequest Fund's charity number? James Wood Bequest Fund's charity number is SC000459. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000459? Search SC000459 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 Wood Bequest Fund do? The James Wood Bequest Fund accepts grant applications from charities. The trustees then meet annually and agree what charities will receive grants. Additionally, there are a number of charities who receive a specified grant every year. Does James Wood Bequest Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Wood Bequest 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 Wood Bequest Fund? James Wood Bequest Fund 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=SC000459).