--- title: "Leys Charitable Trust — check charity number SC037647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leys Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037647. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leys-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:47:41.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leys Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC037647) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £41,503 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Leys Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC037647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £41,503 ## What does Leys Charitable Trust do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of those parts of the area of ground and the historical remains therein, known as the Leys Estate as have been acquired by the Trust by way of gift, purchase or long term lease ## What causes is Leys Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leys Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leys Charitable 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=leys-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leys Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Leys Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037647) 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 Leys Charitable Trust's charity number? Leys Charitable Trust's charity number is SC037647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037647? Search SC037647 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 Leys Charitable Trust do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of those parts of the area of ground and the historical remains therein, known as the Leys Estate as have been acquired by the Trust by way of gift, purchase or long term lease Does Leys Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leys Charitable 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 Leys Charitable Trust? Leys Charitable 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=SC037647).