--- title: "Snowball Trust — check charity number SC017480 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Snowball Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017480. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/snowball-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:59:03.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Snowball Trust is a registered charity (number SC017480) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £7,988 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Snowball Trust? Registered charity number SC017480 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £7,988 ## What does Snowball Trust do? The Snowball Trust supports the welfare of children in hospital, principally through donations to existing bodies to help families with out-of-pocket travel, food and accommodation expenses at their time of need. These funds are primarily distributed via social services at Edinburgh and Glasgow Children's Hospitals. We also give funding to Crossbasket House to support their work. ## What causes is Snowball Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Snowball Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Snowball 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=snowball-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Snowball Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Snowball Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017480) 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 Snowball Trust's charity number? Snowball Trust's charity number is SC017480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017480? Search SC017480 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 Snowball Trust do? The Snowball Trust supports the welfare of children in hospital, principally through donations to existing bodies to help families with out-of-pocket travel, food and accommodation expenses at their time of need. These funds are primarily distributed via social services at Edinburgh and Glasgow Children's Hospitals. We also give funding to Crossbasket House to support their work. Does Snowball Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Snowball 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 Snowball Trust? Snowball 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=SC017480).