--- title: "River Ythan Trust — check charity number SC041269 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Ythan Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041269. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/river-ythan-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:29.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Ythan Trust is a registered charity (number SC041269) 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 environmental protection or improvement. 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 River Ythan Trust? Registered charity number SC041269 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Website [www.riverythan.org](http://www.riverythan.org/) ## What does River Ythan Trust do? Maintain and enhance the biodiversity of the aquatic environment of watercourses (including banks) within the River Ythan catchment and support education of people about the aquatic environment in the local area. ## What causes is River Ythan Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Ythan Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River Ythan 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=river-ythan-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riverythan.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Ythan Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. River Ythan Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041269) 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 River Ythan Trust's charity number? River Ythan Trust's charity number is SC041269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041269? Search SC041269 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 River Ythan Trust do? Maintain and enhance the biodiversity of the aquatic environment of watercourses (including banks) within the River Ythan catchment and support education of people about the aquatic environment in the local area. Does River Ythan Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Ythan 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 River Ythan Trust? River Ythan Trust's website is http://www.riverythan.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](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=SC041269).