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title: "Macaulay Development Trust — check charity number SC023988 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Macaulay Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023988. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/macaulay-development-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:52:02.577Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Macaulay Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC023988) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £232,000 (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 Macaulay Development Trust?

Registered charity number

SC023988

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

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

Location

Aberdeen

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£232,000

Website

[www.macaulaydevelopmenttrust.org](http://www.macaulaydevelopmenttrust.org/)

## What does Macaulay Development Trust do?

The Macaulay Development Trust is a charity which supports excellent research into the sustainable use of land and natural resources, for the benefit of people, their communities and the environment which aligns with the vision and legacy of TB Macaulay. It has financial investments, which are managed on an ethical basis, and some investment property which generate the funds which are subsequently distributed in grants.

## What causes is Macaulay Development Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Macaulay Development Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Macaulay Development 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 Macaulay Development Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Macaulay Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023988) 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 Macaulay Development Trust's charity number?

Macaulay Development Trust's charity number is SC023988. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023988?

Search SC023988 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 Macaulay Development Trust do?

The Macaulay Development Trust is a charity which supports excellent research into the sustainable use of land and natural resources, for the benefit of people, their communities and the environment which aligns with the vision and legacy of TB Macaulay. It has financial investments, which are managed on an ethical basis, and some investment property which generate the funds which are subsequently distributed in grants.

Does Macaulay Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Macaulay Development 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 Macaulay Development Trust?

Macaulay Development Trust's website is http://www.macaulaydevelopmenttrust.org — 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=SC023988).