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Registered charity · No. SC044208Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

Provost James Rae Trust

Provost James Rae Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Provost James Rae Trust is a registered charity (number SC044208) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £240,263 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Provost James Rae Trust?

Registered charity number
SC044208
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 2023-03-31)
£240,263

What does Provost James Rae Trust do?

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income of it to pay and apply the same in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall determine for the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture or for the advancement of education to include financially supporting young artists, emerging artists of any age and struggling artists working in Scotland well as facilitating exhibitions of the work of artists working in Scotland.' The Trustees shall have the discretion to hold and apply the Trust Fund for such other similar charitable purposes as they deem to be appropriate. In exercising t…

What causes is Provost James Rae Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Provost James Rae Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Provost James Rae 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Provost James Rae Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Provost James Rae Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044208) 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 Provost James Rae Trust's charity number?
Provost James Rae Trust's charity number is SC044208. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044208?
Search SC044208 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 Provost James Rae Trust do?
The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income of it to pay and apply the same in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall determine for the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture or for the advancement of education to include financially supporting young artists, emerging artists of any age and struggling artists working in Scotland well as facilitating exhibitions of the work of artists working in Scotland.' The Trustees shall have the discretion to hold and apply the Trust Fund for such other similar charitable purposes as they deem to be appropriate. In exercising t…
Does Provost James Rae Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Provost James Rae 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 Provost James Rae Trust?
Provost James Rae Trust's website is https://www.provostjamesraetrust.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.