Rust
Rust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Renfrewshire.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Rust?
- Registered charity number
- SC050171
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Renfrewshire
What does Rust do?
The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement for public benefit by: i. Promoting sustainable use of material goods and resources through repair, reuse, reclamation, recycling, use of recycled products and use of surplus and leftover materials. ii. Reducing the carbon emissions linked to production and consumption by encouraging reuse and reduction of consumption 4.2 The advancement of education of the public about all aspects of waste generation, waste management, repair, re-use and recycling by, for example: i. Increasing the awareness of…
What causes is Rust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Rust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rust 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Rust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050171) 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 Rust's charity number?
- Rust's charity number is SC050171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050171?
- Search SC050171 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 Rust do?
- The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement for public benefit by: i. Promoting sustainable use of material goods and resources through repair, reuse, reclamation, recycling, use of recycled products and use of surplus and leftover materials. ii. Reducing the carbon emissions linked to production and consumption by encouraging reuse and reduction of consumption 4.2 The advancement of education of the public about all aspects of waste generation, waste management, repair, re-use and recycling by, for example: i. Increasing the awareness of…
- Does Rust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rust. 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 Rust?
- Rust 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.