--- title: "Sacred Heart Fathers Trust — check charity number SC041571 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sacred Heart Fathers Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041571. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sacred-heart-fathers-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:32:36.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sacred Heart Fathers Trust is a registered charity (number SC041571) 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 religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £434,116 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Sacred Heart Fathers Trust? Registered charity number SC041571 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £434,116 Website [www.smithstonehouse.org.uk](http://www.smithstonehouse.org.uk/) ## What does Sacred Heart Fathers Trust do? 2.2 The Trustees stand possessed of the Trust Property and of the income of the Trust Property upon trust to apply the same as capital or income for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the Society as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit (including the advancement of religion, the education and recreation of children and young people, the pastoral care of individuals and the relief of poverty and sickness) ('the Objects') and if at any time the Society shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on religious or other charitable w… ## What causes is Sacred Heart Fathers Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sacred Heart Fathers Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sacred Heart Fathers 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=sacred-heart-fathers-trust-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smithstonehouse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sacred Heart Fathers Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sacred Heart Fathers Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041571) 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 Sacred Heart Fathers Trust's charity number? Sacred Heart Fathers Trust's charity number is SC041571. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041571? Search SC041571 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 Sacred Heart Fathers Trust do? 2.2 The Trustees stand possessed of the Trust Property and of the income of the Trust Property upon trust to apply the same as capital or income for such charitable purposes as shall advance the religious and other charitable work of the Society as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit (including the advancement of religion, the education and recreation of children and young people, the pastoral care of individuals and the relief of poverty and sickness) ('the Objects') and if at any time the Society shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on religious or other charitable w… Does Sacred Heart Fathers Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sacred Heart Fathers 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 Sacred Heart Fathers Trust? Sacred Heart Fathers Trust's website is http://www.smithstonehouse.org.uk — 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=SC041571).