--- title: "Scotia Education Trust — check charity number SC041987 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scotia Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041987. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scotia-education-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:36.531Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scotia Education Trust is a registered charity (number SC041987) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £94,624 (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 Scotia Education Trust? Registered charity number SC041987 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £94,624 Website [scotiaeducationtrust.org](https://scotiaeducationtrust.org/) ## What does Scotia Education Trust do? The charity supports education as the route out of poverty in rural locations near Blantyre in southern Malawi. As a small charity, we only support two or three schools at a time. Our supported schools receive almost no funding from the Government. We manage projects such as school buildings - classrooms and essential infrastructure. Furniture for classrooms & dormitories, equipment for lessons & science practicals, water supply, power (solar when possible) are also needed. We use local tradesmen, often well known to us over many years. We also have a limited programme of Secondary School spo… ## What causes is Scotia Education Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotia Education Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scotia Education 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=scotia-education-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://scotiaeducationtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scotia Education Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Scotia Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041987) 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 Scotia Education Trust's charity number? Scotia Education Trust's charity number is SC041987. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041987? Search SC041987 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 Scotia Education Trust do? The charity supports education as the route out of poverty in rural locations near Blantyre in southern Malawi. As a small charity, we only support two or three schools at a time. Our supported schools receive almost no funding from the Government. We manage projects such as school buildings - classrooms and essential infrastructure. Furniture for classrooms & dormitories, equipment for lessons & science practicals, water supply, power (solar when possible) are also needed. We use local tradesmen, often well known to us over many years. We also have a limited programme of Secondary School spo… Does Scotia Education Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotia Education 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 Scotia Education Trust? Scotia Education Trust's website is https://scotiaeducationtrust.org — 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=SC041987).