--- title: "Ritchie Trust — check charity number SC015406 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ritchie Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015406. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ritchie-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:56:05.955Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ritchie Trust is a registered charity (number SC015406) 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; the advancement of religion. 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 Ritchie Trust? Registered charity number SC015406 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Perth And Kinross ## What does Ritchie Trust do? The Trustees shall in their selection of purposes, institutions, foundations, bodies or trusts which are charitable in law take into consideration and pay special regard to the advancement of religion and eucation and the relief of poverty, suffering, disease, sickness, infirmity, age, distress and the physically and mentally handicapped, all whether in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or elsewhere. ## What causes is Ritchie Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ritchie Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ritchie 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=ritchie-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ritchie Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Ritchie Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015406) 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 Ritchie Trust's charity number? Ritchie Trust's charity number is SC015406. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015406? Search SC015406 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 Ritchie Trust do? The Trustees shall in their selection of purposes, institutions, foundations, bodies or trusts which are charitable in law take into consideration and pay special regard to the advancement of religion and eucation and the relief of poverty, suffering, disease, sickness, infirmity, age, distress and the physically and mentally handicapped, all whether in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or elsewhere. Does Ritchie Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ritchie 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 Ritchie Trust? Ritchie 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=SC015406).