--- title: "Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust — check charity number SC029174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029174. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-mining-museum-collection-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:22.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust is a registered charity (number SC029174) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £425 (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 Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust? Registered charity number SC029174 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £425 ## What does Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust do? Hold and provide for the protection of a nationally recognised collection of specimens, artefacts and other items having collective or individual artistic or scientific importance as may from time to time be owned or possessed by SMCCT. SMMCT's collections relate mainly to the Scottish Coal Mining Industry including not only peat equipment and tools but also items of social history, documents, records and photographs. SMMCt entered into a management agreement with the National Mining Museum of Scotland (NMMST) in 2000. NMMST is responsible for and undertakes on behalf of SMMCT the protectio… ## What causes is Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Mining Museum Collection 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=scottish-mining-museum-collection-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029174) 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 Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust's charity number? Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust's charity number is SC029174. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029174? Search SC029174 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 Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust do? Hold and provide for the protection of a nationally recognised collection of specimens, artefacts and other items having collective or individual artistic or scientific importance as may from time to time be owned or possessed by SMCCT. SMMCT's collections relate mainly to the Scottish Coal Mining Industry including not only peat equipment and tools but also items of social history, documents, records and photographs. SMMCt entered into a management agreement with the National Mining Museum of Scotland (NMMST) in 2000. NMMST is responsible for and undertakes on behalf of SMMCT the protectio… Does Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Mining Museum Collection 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 Scottish Mining Museum Collection Trust? Scottish Mining Museum Collection 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=SC029174).