--- title: "Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest — check charity number SC003989 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003989. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-incorporation-of-the-buchanan-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:04:04.039Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest is a registered charity (number SC003989) 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. Its latest reported income was £45,669 (year ending 2025-11-10). 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 Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest? Registered charity number SC003989 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-11-10) £45,669 ## What does Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest do? The Trust was established by Trust Deed in 1861. The principal objects of the Trust are to relieve poverty in the Kilmarnock area through the distribution of funds by the parish ministers. ## What causes is Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest 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=royal-incorporation-of-the-buchanan-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003989) 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 Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest's charity number? Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest's charity number is SC003989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003989? Search SC003989 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 Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest do? The Trust was established by Trust Deed in 1861. The principal objects of the Trust are to relieve poverty in the Kilmarnock area through the distribution of funds by the parish ministers. Does Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest. 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 Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest? Royal Incorporation Of The Buchanan Bequest 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=SC003989).