--- title: "Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust — check charity number SC025847 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025847. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maclaren-balquhidder-educational-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:15:49.290Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust is a registered charity (number SC025847) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £59 (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 Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust? Registered charity number SC025847 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £59 ## What does Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust do? The trustees seek to find young people in need or who would welcome a grant etc in the area around Balquhidder. These grants are usually made via a school. ## What causes is Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maclaren Balquhidder Educational 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=maclaren-balquhidder-educational-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025847) 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 Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust's charity number? Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust's charity number is SC025847. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025847? Search SC025847 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 Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust do? The trustees seek to find young people in need or who would welcome a grant etc in the area around Balquhidder. These grants are usually made via a school. Does Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maclaren Balquhidder Educational 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 Maclaren Balquhidder Educational Trust? Maclaren Balquhidder Educational 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=SC025847).