--- title: "Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust — check charity number SC024974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024974. 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/mining-institute-of-scotland-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:39:32.821Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust is a registered charity (number SC024974) 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. Its latest reported income was £18,006 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust? Registered charity number SC024974 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 2025-12-31) £18,006 ## What does Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust do? The charity is set up to receive applications for both educational and benevolence funding as per the founding Trust deed. Such applications are considered on their merits and are funded by income from investments. The Trustees meet three times in every calendar year. ## What causes is Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mining Institute Of Scotland 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=mining-institute-of-scotland-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024974) 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 Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust's charity number? Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust's charity number is SC024974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024974? Search SC024974 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 Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust do? The charity is set up to receive applications for both educational and benevolence funding as per the founding Trust deed. Such applications are considered on their merits and are funded by income from investments. The Trustees meet three times in every calendar year. Does Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mining Institute Of Scotland 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 Mining Institute Of Scotland Trust? Mining Institute Of Scotland 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=SC024974).