--- title: "John Shivas Memorial Trust — check charity number SC023074 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Shivas Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023074. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-shivas-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:51.658Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Shivas Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number SC023074) 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 education; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £115,641 (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 Shivas Memorial Trust? Registered charity number SC023074 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £115,641 ## What does John Shivas Memorial Trust do? 2/3rds of the charity's income is paid to VSA (formerly Linn Moor School) and Cancer Research UK. The other 1/3rd is used to fund postgraduate research in the field of medicine. The charity funds are invested to produce an income to allow the charity trustees to achieve these goals. ## What causes is John Shivas Memorial Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Shivas Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Shivas Memorial 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-shivas-memorial-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Shivas Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. John Shivas Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023074) 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 Shivas Memorial Trust's charity number? John Shivas Memorial Trust's charity number is SC023074. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023074? Search SC023074 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 Shivas Memorial Trust do? 2/3rds of the charity's income is paid to VSA (formerly Linn Moor School) and Cancer Research UK. The other 1/3rd is used to fund postgraduate research in the field of medicine. The charity funds are invested to produce an income to allow the charity trustees to achieve these goals. Does John Shivas Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Shivas Memorial 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 Shivas Memorial Trust? John Shivas Memorial 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=SC023074).