--- title: "John Younger Trust — check charity number SC002587 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Younger Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002587. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-younger-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:00:59.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Younger Trust is a registered charity (number SC002587) 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 £19,385 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Younger Trust? Registered charity number SC002587 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £19,385 ## What does John Younger Trust do? In this reporting period the Charity awarded grants to nineteen institutions. The Trustees monitor the performance of each institution supported by the Charity and where appropriate they may request a copy of their annual report and account to facilitate a consideration of support in future years ## What causes is John Younger Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Younger Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Younger 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-younger-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Younger Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. John Younger Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002587) 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 Younger Trust's charity number? John Younger Trust's charity number is SC002587. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002587? Search SC002587 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 Younger Trust do? In this reporting period the Charity awarded grants to nineteen institutions. The Trustees monitor the performance of each institution supported by the Charity and where appropriate they may request a copy of their annual report and account to facilitate a consideration of support in future years Does John Younger Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Younger 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 Younger Trust? John Younger 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=SC002587).