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title: "Menzies Bursary Trust — check charity number SC008517 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Menzies Bursary Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008517. the advancement of education charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/menzies-bursary-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:56:49.066Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Menzies Bursary Trust is a registered charity (number SC008517) 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. Its latest reported income was £495 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Menzies Bursary Trust?

Registered charity number

SC008517

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Perth And Kinross

Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)

£495

## What does Menzies Bursary Trust do?

The charity is set up to provide bursaries to students studying for their first degree at Glasgow, Edinburgh or St Andrews Universities, particularly those of the name of Menzies or living in the parishes of Dull and Weem in Perthshire. Information about how to apply is available on the funding areas of each university's website.

## What causes is Menzies Bursary Trust registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Menzies Bursary Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Menzies Bursary 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Menzies Bursary Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Menzies Bursary Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008517) 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 Menzies Bursary Trust's charity number?

Menzies Bursary Trust's charity number is SC008517. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008517?

Search SC008517 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 Menzies Bursary Trust do?

The charity is set up to provide bursaries to students studying for their first degree at Glasgow, Edinburgh or St Andrews Universities, particularly those of the name of Menzies or living in the parishes of Dull and Weem in Perthshire. Information about how to apply is available on the funding areas of each university's website.

Does Menzies Bursary Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Menzies Bursary 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 Menzies Bursary Trust?

Menzies Bursary 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=SC008517).