--- title: "Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust — check charity number SC011192 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011192. 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/margaret-r-watson-s-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:16:21.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC011192) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,709 (year ending 2025-05-29). 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 R Watson's Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC011192 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 2025-05-29) £8,709 ## What does Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust do? The Trust’s main objective is to form a committee to which the free annual income is paid and for the Committee in turn to expend the income in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion in alleviation of the distress of the poor of Parkhead District. Applicants for relief must be Protestants and of Scottish parentage and preferably, though not necessarily, born and brought up in the Parkhead District. ## What causes is Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Margaret R Watson's 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=margaret-r-watson-s-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011192) 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 R Watson's Charitable Trust's charity number? Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC011192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011192? Search SC011192 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 R Watson's Charitable Trust do? The Trust’s main objective is to form a committee to which the free annual income is paid and for the Committee in turn to expend the income in their absolute and uncontrolled discretion in alleviation of the distress of the poor of Parkhead District. Applicants for relief must be Protestants and of Scottish parentage and preferably, though not necessarily, born and brought up in the Parkhead District. Does Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Margaret R Watson's 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 Margaret R Watson's Charitable Trust? Margaret R Watson's 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=SC011192).