--- title: "John Murray Trust — check charity number SC000132 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Murray Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000132. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-murray-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:56:30.772Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Murray Trust is a registered charity (number SC000132) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,782 (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 John Murray Trust? Registered charity number SC000132 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £5,782 ## What does John Murray Trust do? Prevention and relief of poverty, advancement of health, relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage- particular regard to towns of Saltcoats and Given ## What causes is John Murray Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Murray Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Murray 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-murray-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Murray Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. John Murray Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000132) 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 Murray Trust's charity number? John Murray Trust's charity number is SC000132. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000132? Search SC000132 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 Murray Trust do? Prevention and relief of poverty, advancement of health, relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage- particular regard to towns of Saltcoats and Given Does John Murray Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Murray 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 Murray Trust? John Murray 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=SC000132).