--- title: "John Mather Trust — check charity number SC024143 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Mather Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024143. 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/john-mather-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:59:01.556Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Mather Trust is a registered charity (number SC024143) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £302,445 (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 John Mather Trust? Registered charity number SC024143 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) £302,445 ## What does John Mather Trust do? The charity's funds are invested which produces revenue for the charity. The revenue is used to make donations. Application forms for funding are submitted to the charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider these applications and decide wish applications they wish to fund. ## What causes is John Mather Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Mather Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Mather 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=john-mather-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Mather Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. John Mather Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024143) 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 John Mather Trust's charity number? John Mather Trust's charity number is SC024143. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024143? Search SC024143 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 John Mather Trust do? The charity's funds are invested which produces revenue for the charity. The revenue is used to make donations. Application forms for funding are submitted to the charity. The trustees meet regularly to consider these applications and decide wish applications they wish to fund. Does John Mather Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Mather 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 John Mather Trust? John Mather 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=SC024143).