--- title: "Margaret Maitland Smith Trust — check charity number SC047894 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Margaret Maitland Smith Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047894. 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/margaret-maitland-smith-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:11:31.975Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Margaret Maitland Smith Trust is a registered charity (number SC047894) 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. Its latest reported income was £63 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Margaret Maitland Smith Trust? Registered charity number SC047894 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £63 ## What does Margaret Maitland Smith Trust do? The charity is for the general benefit of Girl Guiding in Aberdeen and surrounding area, providing financial assistance to maintain or improve the property and facilities at Fyfe House and Crathes campsite. ## What causes is Margaret Maitland Smith Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Margaret Maitland Smith Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Margaret Maitland Smith 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=margaret-maitland-smith-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Margaret Maitland Smith Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Margaret Maitland Smith Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047894) 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 Margaret Maitland Smith Trust's charity number? Margaret Maitland Smith Trust's charity number is SC047894. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047894? Search SC047894 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 Margaret Maitland Smith Trust do? The charity is for the general benefit of Girl Guiding in Aberdeen and surrounding area, providing financial assistance to maintain or improve the property and facilities at Fyfe House and Crathes campsite. Does Margaret Maitland Smith Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Margaret Maitland Smith 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 Margaret Maitland Smith Trust? Margaret Maitland Smith 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=SC047894).