--- title: "Shepherd Trust — check charity number SC000112 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shepherd Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000112. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shepherd-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:09:10.156Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shepherd Trust is a registered charity (number SC000112) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £236 (year ending 2023-04-05). 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 Shepherd Trust? Registered charity number SC000112 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2023-04-05) £236 ## What does Shepherd Trust do? I direct my Trustees after the death of the said Reverend James Shepherd, to apply the free revenue or income of my said means and estate according to their own discretion for the benefit of gentlewomen resident in Aberdeen who fulfil these conditions,- (one) they must be widows or daughters of deceased merchants, shopkeepers or other men of business who resided in Aberdeen for at least twenty five years. and (two) their circumstances must be such that through no fault of their own they are in need of financial assistance to enable them to live in reasonable comfort, having regard to the soci… ## What causes is Shepherd Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shepherd Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shepherd 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=shepherd-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shepherd Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shepherd Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000112) 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 Shepherd Trust's charity number? Shepherd Trust's charity number is SC000112. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000112? Search SC000112 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 Shepherd Trust do? I direct my Trustees after the death of the said Reverend James Shepherd, to apply the free revenue or income of my said means and estate according to their own discretion for the benefit of gentlewomen resident in Aberdeen who fulfil these conditions,- (one) they must be widows or daughters of deceased merchants, shopkeepers or other men of business who resided in Aberdeen for at least twenty five years. and (two) their circumstances must be such that through no fault of their own they are in need of financial assistance to enable them to live in reasonable comfort, having regard to the soci… Does Shepherd Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shepherd 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 Shepherd Trust? Shepherd 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=SC000112).