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title: "M V Hillhouse Trust — check charity number SC012904 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is M V Hillhouse Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012904. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/m-v-hillhouse-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:14:22.741Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

M V Hillhouse Trust is a registered charity (number SC012904) 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 £58,320 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 M V Hillhouse Trust?

Registered charity number

SC012904

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

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

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05)

£58,320

## What does M V Hillhouse Trust do?

Distribution of funds to causes approved by the trustees. Funds are derived from interest on a Loan Note from Hillhouse Estates Limited.

## What causes is M V Hillhouse Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for M V Hillhouse Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. M V Hillhouse 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is M V Hillhouse Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. M V Hillhouse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012904) 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 M V Hillhouse Trust's charity number?

M V Hillhouse Trust's charity number is SC012904. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012904?

Search SC012904 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 M V Hillhouse Trust do?

Distribution of funds to causes approved by the trustees. Funds are derived from interest on a Loan Note from Hillhouse Estates Limited.

Does M V Hillhouse Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for M V Hillhouse 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 M V Hillhouse Trust?

M V Hillhouse 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=SC012904).