--- title: "Sarah Arbuckle's Trust — check charity number SC016048 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sarah Arbuckle's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016048. the advancement of religion 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/sarah-arbuckle-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:52:36.098Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sarah Arbuckle's Trust is a registered charity (number SC016048) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £114,062 (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 Sarah Arbuckle's Trust? Registered charity number SC016048 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £114,062 ## What does Sarah Arbuckle's Trust do? The Charitable Trust was created in the Testamentary Trust Disposition and Settlement of the late Mrs Sarah Finnie or Arbuckle dated 23rd December 1911. The Trust purposes - as set out above - are achieved by investing the Trust Property with an investment management firm and the income generated is applied to meet the purposes of the Trust. ## What causes is Sarah Arbuckle's Trust registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sarah Arbuckle's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sarah Arbuckle's 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=sarah-arbuckle-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sarah Arbuckle's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Sarah Arbuckle's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016048) 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 Sarah Arbuckle's Trust's charity number? Sarah Arbuckle's Trust's charity number is SC016048. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016048? Search SC016048 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 Sarah Arbuckle's Trust do? The Charitable Trust was created in the Testamentary Trust Disposition and Settlement of the late Mrs Sarah Finnie or Arbuckle dated 23rd December 1911. The Trust purposes - as set out above - are achieved by investing the Trust Property with an investment management firm and the income generated is applied to meet the purposes of the Trust. Does Sarah Arbuckle's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sarah Arbuckle's 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 Sarah Arbuckle's Trust? Sarah Arbuckle's 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=SC016048).