--- title: "South Uist Estates Charitable Trust — check charity number SC031740 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Uist Estates Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031740. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-uist-estates-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:01:01.597Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Uist Estates Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC031740) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £420 (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 South Uist Estates Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC031740 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £420 ## What does South Uist Estates Charitable Trust do? The trust is held for charitable purposes and in particular for relieving poverty, advancing education and benefiting the communities of South Uist, Eriksay and Benbecula. ## What causes is South Uist Estates Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Uist Estates Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Uist Estates Charitable 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=south-uist-estates-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Uist Estates Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. South Uist Estates Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031740) 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 South Uist Estates Charitable Trust's charity number? South Uist Estates Charitable Trust's charity number is SC031740. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031740? Search SC031740 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 South Uist Estates Charitable Trust do? The trust is held for charitable purposes and in particular for relieving poverty, advancing education and benefiting the communities of South Uist, Eriksay and Benbecula. Does South Uist Estates Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Uist Estates Charitable 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 South Uist Estates Charitable Trust? South Uist Estates Charitable 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=SC031740).