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title: "Lewis Museum Trust — check charity number SC019875 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lewis Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019875. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewis-museum-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:23.210Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lewis Museum Trust is a registered charity (number SC019875) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Lewis Museum Trust?

Registered charity number

SC019875

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Western Isles

## What does Lewis Museum Trust do?

to hold, maintain and loan historic artefacts so that they can be viewed by future generations

## What causes is Lewis Museum Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewis Museum Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewis Museum 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lewis Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lewis Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019875) 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 Lewis Museum Trust's charity number?

Lewis Museum Trust's charity number is SC019875. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019875?

Search SC019875 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 Lewis Museum Trust do?

to hold, maintain and loan historic artefacts so that they can be viewed by future generations

Does Lewis Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewis Museum 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 Lewis Museum Trust?

Lewis Museum 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=SC019875).