--- title: "Maclay Charitable Trust — check charity number SC005496 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maclay Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005496. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maclay-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:52:03.851Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maclay Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC005496) 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 religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £39,795 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Maclay Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC005496 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £39,795 ## What does Maclay Charitable Trust do? Generate investment income to provide funds for grants and donations to others ## What causes is Maclay Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maclay Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maclay 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=maclay-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maclay Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Maclay Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005496) 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 Maclay Charitable Trust's charity number? Maclay Charitable Trust's charity number is SC005496. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005496? Search SC005496 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 Maclay Charitable Trust do? Generate investment income to provide funds for grants and donations to others Does Maclay Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maclay 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 Maclay Charitable Trust? Maclay 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=SC005496).