--- title: "Lintel Trust — check charity number SC006002 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lintel Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006002. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lintel-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:45:20.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lintel Trust is a registered charity (number SC006002) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £188,990 (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 Lintel Trust? Registered charity number SC006002 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £188,990 Website [www.linteltrust.org.uk](http://www.linteltrust.org.uk/) ## What does Lintel Trust do? We have been supporting Scottish housing associations, housing co-operatives and community projects with a link to housing since 1979. We cover our running costs by providing a paid for fund management service. We rely on fundraising to enable us to continue distributing small grants. All additional income raised through either business activities or service provision is awarded to community projects through our Small Grant fund. Our key activities are: Fund Management Best Practice and Learning Small Grants Community Benefits in Procurement Advice on request ## What causes is Lintel Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lintel Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lintel 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=lintel-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.linteltrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lintel Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Lintel Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006002) 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 Lintel Trust's charity number? Lintel Trust's charity number is SC006002. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006002? Search SC006002 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 Lintel Trust do? We have been supporting Scottish housing associations, housing co-operatives and community projects with a link to housing since 1979. We cover our running costs by providing a paid for fund management service. We rely on fundraising to enable us to continue distributing small grants. All additional income raised through either business activities or service provision is awarded to community projects through our Small Grant fund. Our key activities are: Fund Management Best Practice and Learning Small Grants Community Benefits in Procurement Advice on request Does Lintel Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lintel 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 Lintel Trust? Lintel Trust's website is http://www.linteltrust.org.uk — 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](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=SC006002).