--- title: "Russell Lang Charitable Trust — check charity number SC015665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Russell Lang Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015665. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/russell-lang-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:16:47.761Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Russell Lang Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC015665) 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 religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £28,121 (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 Russell Lang Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC015665 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,121 ## What does Russell Lang Charitable Trust do? Support Glasgow Cathedral and other charities where the JR Lang descendants are involved, in some capacity, with the charity. ## What causes is Russell Lang Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Russell Lang Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Russell Lang Charitable 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=russell-lang-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Russell Lang Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Russell Lang Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015665) 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 Russell Lang Charitable Trust's charity number? Russell Lang Charitable Trust's charity number is SC015665. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015665? Search SC015665 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 Russell Lang Charitable Trust do? Support Glasgow Cathedral and other charities where the JR Lang descendants are involved, in some capacity, with the charity. Does Russell Lang Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Russell Lang Charitable 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 Russell Lang Charitable Trust? Russell Lang Charitable 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=SC015665).