--- title: "Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust — check charity number SC052515 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052515. the advancement of education 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/mrs-hamida-begum-murtaza-s-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:06:36.351Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC052515) 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 religion; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £1,820 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC052515 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 2025-10-31) £1,820 ## What does Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust do? Provide grants to other charitable organisations which carry out activities to further the aim and objectives of the Murtaza Trys ## What causes is Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's 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=mrs-hamida-begum-murtaza-s-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052515) 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 Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust's charity number? Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC052515. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052515? Search SC052515 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 Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust do? Provide grants to other charitable organisations which carry out activities to further the aim and objectives of the Murtaza Trys Does Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's 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 Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's Charitable Trust? Mrs Hamida Begum Murtaza's 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=SC052515).