--- title: "O'brien Bursary Fund — check charity number SC005746 | CharityCompare" description: "Is O'brien Bursary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005746. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/o-brien-bursary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:15:02.031Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer O'brien Bursary Fund is a registered charity (number SC005746) 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. Its latest reported income was £635 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 O'brien Bursary Fund? Registered charity number SC005746 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £635 ## What does O'brien Bursary Fund do? The trustees are to pay or apply the income at the trustees’ discretion towards establishing bursaries for Roman Catholic pupils attending Roman Catholic Secondary Schools in Glasgow. Should there be an excess of income over expenditure at any time, the trustees shall be entitled but shall not be bound, to apply the same for educational purposes within the City of Glasgow. ## What causes is O'brien Bursary Fund registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for O'brien Bursary Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. O'brien Bursary Fund 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=o-brien-bursary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is O'brien Bursary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. O'brien Bursary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005746) 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 O'brien Bursary Fund's charity number? O'brien Bursary Fund's charity number is SC005746. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005746? Search SC005746 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 O'brien Bursary Fund do? The trustees are to pay or apply the income at the trustees’ discretion towards establishing bursaries for Roman Catholic pupils attending Roman Catholic Secondary Schools in Glasgow. Should there be an excess of income over expenditure at any time, the trustees shall be entitled but shall not be bound, to apply the same for educational purposes within the City of Glasgow. Does O'brien Bursary Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for O'brien Bursary Fund. 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 O'brien Bursary Fund? O'brien Bursary Fund 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=SC005746).