--- title: "SBC Welfare Trust — check charity number SC044765 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SBC Welfare Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044765. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sbc-welfare-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:45.462Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SBC Welfare Trust is a registered charity (number SC044765) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £40,386 (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 SBC Welfare Trust? Registered charity number SC044765 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,386 Website [www.scotborders.gov.uk](http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/) ## What does SBC Welfare Trust do? This Trust is administered by the Council communities and Partnership team and features on the council website and in each of the 5 area partnership funding information tables to raise awareness of the fund, and to support openness, transparency and equality regarding funding available to communities ## What causes is SBC Welfare Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SBC Welfare Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SBC Welfare 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=sbc-welfare-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SBC Welfare Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. SBC Welfare Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044765) 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 SBC Welfare Trust's charity number? SBC Welfare Trust's charity number is SC044765. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044765? Search SC044765 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 SBC Welfare Trust do? This Trust is administered by the Council communities and Partnership team and features on the council website and in each of the 5 area partnership funding information tables to raise awareness of the fund, and to support openness, transparency and equality regarding funding available to communities Does SBC Welfare Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SBC Welfare 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 SBC Welfare Trust? SBC Welfare Trust's website is http://www.scotborders.gov.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=SC044765).