--- title: "Michael Bruce Memorial Trust — check charity number SC015396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Michael Bruce Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015396. 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/michael-bruce-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:54.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number SC015396) 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 £4,242 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Michael Bruce Memorial Trust? Registered charity number SC015396 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 2025-03-31) £4,242 Website [www.michaelbrucepoet.com](http://www.michaelbrucepoet.com/) ## What does Michael Bruce Memorial Trust do? The aim of the Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is to keep alive the memory of the ‘Gentle Poet of Lochleven’ Michael Bruce (1746-67) for the benefit of the cultural heritage of Scotland in general and Kinross-shire in particular. This is achieved through various means including: maintaining and making accessible to the public the cottage (and its gardens) where Michael Bruce was born and died. mounting exhibitions. maintaining a website dedicated to the poet. the publication of books, articles, information leaflets and promotional material. running annual events. conducting tours and educational… ## What causes is Michael Bruce Memorial Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Michael Bruce Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Michael Bruce Memorial 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=michael-bruce-memorial-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.michaelbrucepoet.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Michael Bruce Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015396) 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 Michael Bruce Memorial Trust's charity number? Michael Bruce Memorial Trust's charity number is SC015396. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015396? Search SC015396 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 Michael Bruce Memorial Trust do? The aim of the Michael Bruce Memorial Trust is to keep alive the memory of the ‘Gentle Poet of Lochleven’ Michael Bruce (1746-67) for the benefit of the cultural heritage of Scotland in general and Kinross-shire in particular. This is achieved through various means including: maintaining and making accessible to the public the cottage (and its gardens) where Michael Bruce was born and died. mounting exhibitions. maintaining a website dedicated to the poet. the publication of books, articles, information leaflets and promotional material. running annual events. conducting tours and educational… Does Michael Bruce Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Michael Bruce Memorial 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 Michael Bruce Memorial Trust? Michael Bruce Memorial Trust's website is http://www.michaelbrucepoet.com — 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=SC015396).