--- title: "Maxwell At Glenlair Trust — check charity number SC030868 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maxwell At Glenlair Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030868. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maxwell-at-glenlair-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:48:54.454Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maxwell At Glenlair Trust is a registered charity (number SC030868) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £4,928 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Maxwell At Glenlair Trust? Registered charity number SC030868 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £4,928 Website [www.glenlair.org.uk](http://www.glenlair.org.uk/) ## What does Maxwell At Glenlair Trust do? The purpose of the Trust is to conserve and preserve for the benefit of the public, the family home of James Clerk Maxwell, known as Glenlair House and, in furtherance of that purpose, to put in hand works so as to stabilise the building known as Glenlair House, thereby guaranteeing, as far as possible, its continued existence and by so doing establish a permanent monument to the life of James Clerk Maxwell. ## What causes is Maxwell At Glenlair Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maxwell At Glenlair Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maxwell At Glenlair 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=maxwell-at-glenlair-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.glenlair.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maxwell At Glenlair Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Maxwell At Glenlair Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030868) 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 Maxwell At Glenlair Trust's charity number? Maxwell At Glenlair Trust's charity number is SC030868. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030868? Search SC030868 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 Maxwell At Glenlair Trust do? The purpose of the Trust is to conserve and preserve for the benefit of the public, the family home of James Clerk Maxwell, known as Glenlair House and, in furtherance of that purpose, to put in hand works so as to stabilise the building known as Glenlair House, thereby guaranteeing, as far as possible, its continued existence and by so doing establish a permanent monument to the life of James Clerk Maxwell. Does Maxwell At Glenlair Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maxwell At Glenlair 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 Maxwell At Glenlair Trust? Maxwell At Glenlair Trust's website is http://www.glenlair.org.uk — 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=SC030868).