John Watson's Trust
John Watson's Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about John Watson's Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC014004
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £167,524
- Website
- www.johnwatsons.com
What does John Watson's Trust do?
The charity is set up to award grants for educational purposes to children and young people up to and including the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged and are resident in Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian and East Lothian. This purpose is achieved by making grants.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John Watson's Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. John Watson's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014004) 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 Watson's Trust's charity number?
- John Watson's Trust's charity number is SC014004. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC014004?
- Search SC014004 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 Watson's Trust do?
- The charity is set up to award grants for educational purposes to children and young people up to and including the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged and are resident in Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian and East Lothian. This purpose is achieved by making grants.
- Does John Watson's Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Watson's 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 Watson's Trust?
- John Watson's Trust's website is http://www.johnwatsons.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.