--- title: "Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust — check charity number SC039982 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039982. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/miss-helen-pettigrew-russell-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:19:21.623Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC039982) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,433 (year ending 2025-08-09). 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 Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC039982 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-09) £5,433 ## What does Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust do? The charity’s objects are to apply as far as possible the capital and income for the benefit of the following charities: i) The Viewpoint Housing Association ii) Palmerston Place Church iii) The Royal Victoria Hospital iv) The Chest, Heart and Stroke Association v) Any other organisations having similar charitable purposes as the trustees shall in the sole discretion determine. ## What causes is Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable 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=miss-helen-pettigrew-russell-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039982) 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 Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust's charity number? Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust's charity number is SC039982. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039982? Search SC039982 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 Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust do? The charity’s objects are to apply as far as possible the capital and income for the benefit of the following charities: i) The Viewpoint Housing Association ii) Palmerston Place Church iii) The Royal Victoria Hospital iv) The Chest, Heart and Stroke Association v) Any other organisations having similar charitable purposes as the trustees shall in the sole discretion determine. Does Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable 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 Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable Trust? Miss Helen Pettigrew Russell Charitable 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=SC039982).