--- title: "Scottish Working People's History Trust — check charity number SC020357 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Working People's History Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020357. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-working-people-s-history-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:12:57.302Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Working People's History Trust is a registered charity (number SC020357) 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 £629 (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 Working People's History Trust? Registered charity number SC020357 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £629 Website [www.swpht.org.uk](http://www.swpht.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Working People's History Trust do? The Trust's main objective is to find, document and preserve evidence of the history of working people in Scotland. This is done by running oral history recording projects with different occupational groups, and then transcribing the recordings and making them publicly available through the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh. When possible, the Trust also publishes volumes of memories of the working lives of the people it has interviewed. ## What causes is Scottish Working People's History Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Working People's History Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Working People's History 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-working-people-s-history-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swpht.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Working People's History Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Working People's History Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020357) 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 Working People's History Trust's charity number? Scottish Working People's History Trust's charity number is SC020357. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020357? Search SC020357 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 Working People's History Trust do? The Trust's main objective is to find, document and preserve evidence of the history of working people in Scotland. This is done by running oral history recording projects with different occupational groups, and then transcribing the recordings and making them publicly available through the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh. When possible, the Trust also publishes volumes of memories of the working lives of the people it has interviewed. Does Scottish Working People's History Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Working People's History 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 Working People's History Trust? Scottish Working People's History Trust's website is http://www.swpht.org.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=SC020357).