--- title: "Robertson Ness Trust — check charity number SC012440 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Robertson Ness Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012440. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/robertson-ness-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:52:35.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Robertson Ness Trust is a registered charity (number SC012440) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £20,364 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Robertson Ness Trust? Registered charity number SC012440 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,364 ## What does Robertson Ness Trust do? Funds were lodged in the charity to enable charitable donations to be given to worthy causes. ## What causes is Robertson Ness Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Robertson Ness Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Robertson Ness 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=robertson-ness-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Robertson Ness Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Robertson Ness Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012440) 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 Robertson Ness Trust's charity number? Robertson Ness Trust's charity number is SC012440. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012440? Search SC012440 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 Robertson Ness Trust do? Funds were lodged in the charity to enable charitable donations to be given to worthy causes. Does Robertson Ness Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Robertson Ness 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 Robertson Ness Trust? Robertson Ness 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=SC012440).