--- title: "Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust — check charity number SC015490 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015490. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-national-memorial-to-david-livingstone-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:13:48.974Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust is a registered charity (number SC015490) 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 £476,795 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust? Registered charity number SC015490 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £476,795 ## What does Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust do? The David Livingstone Trust (DLT) was entrusted in 1929 with the ownership of David Livingstone Birthplace (DLB) at Blantyre, which includes the Category A-Listed Building of Livingstone’s birth, surrounding parkland, and a collection of 4,000 objects. David Livingstone Birthplace is the only independent museum in Scotland that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of David Livingstone and re-examining his work within the complex and painful realities of slavery, colonialism and nineteenth century European attitudes towards African people and community groups. This puts the museum in a unique… ## What causes is Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone 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-national-memorial-to-david-livingstone-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015490) 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 National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust's charity number? Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust's charity number is SC015490. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015490? Search SC015490 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 National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust do? The David Livingstone Trust (DLT) was entrusted in 1929 with the ownership of David Livingstone Birthplace (DLB) at Blantyre, which includes the Category A-Listed Building of Livingstone’s birth, surrounding parkland, and a collection of 4,000 objects. David Livingstone Birthplace is the only independent museum in Scotland that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of David Livingstone and re-examining his work within the complex and painful realities of slavery, colonialism and nineteenth century European attitudes towards African people and community groups. This puts the museum in a unique… Does Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone 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 National Memorial To David Livingstone Trust? Scottish National Memorial To David Livingstone 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=SC015490).