--- title: "Minard Community Trust — check charity number SC028828 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Minard Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028828. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/minard-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:17.281Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Minard Community Trust is a registered charity (number SC028828) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £7,124 (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 Minard Community Trust? Registered charity number SC028828 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,124 ## What does Minard Community Trust do? Minard Community Trust owns and manages Minard Village Hall and the former shop building. The efforts of the Trust are focused on ensuring the ongoing maintenance of both for community use. Community events are hosted by the Trust such as the Community bonfire and fireworks, Beach Clean, Litter Pick, BBQ and Pantomime. We continue to promote local group activity and worked, with many volunteers from the local community, to maintain an outdoor seating area at Minard foreshore and we helped to facilitate groups utilising the Hall. We made successful applications to A'Chruach Community Fund –Wi… ## What causes is Minard Community Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Minard Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Minard Community 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=minard-community-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Minard Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Minard Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028828) 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 Minard Community Trust's charity number? Minard Community Trust's charity number is SC028828. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028828? Search SC028828 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 Minard Community Trust do? Minard Community Trust owns and manages Minard Village Hall and the former shop building. The efforts of the Trust are focused on ensuring the ongoing maintenance of both for community use. Community events are hosted by the Trust such as the Community bonfire and fireworks, Beach Clean, Litter Pick, BBQ and Pantomime. We continue to promote local group activity and worked, with many volunteers from the local community, to maintain an outdoor seating area at Minard foreshore and we helped to facilitate groups utilising the Hall. We made successful applications to A'Chruach Community Fund –Wi… Does Minard Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Minard Community 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 Minard Community Trust? Minard Community 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=SC028828).