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title: "Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust — check charity number SC042334 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042334. the advancement of education 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/sustainable-inshore-fisheries-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:31:28.914Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust is a registered charity (number SC042334) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £262,973 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust?

Registered charity number

SC042334

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£262,973

Website

[www.sift.scot](http://www.sift.scot/)

## What does Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust do?

The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust is a Scottish charity established in 2011 to promote the sustainable management of Scotland’s inshore waters (which lie within 12 miles of the coast). We aim to ensure that the diversity and abundance of life in these waters is protected and restored and provides the maximum long term social and economic benefits to all coastal communities.

## What causes is Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sustainable Inshore Fisheries 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.sift.scot/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042334) 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 Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust's charity number?

Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust's charity number is SC042334. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042334?

Search SC042334 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 Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust do?

The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust is a Scottish charity established in 2011 to promote the sustainable management of Scotland’s inshore waters (which lie within 12 miles of the coast). We aim to ensure that the diversity and abundance of life in these waters is protected and restored and provides the maximum long term social and economic benefits to all coastal communities.

Does Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sustainable Inshore Fisheries 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 Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust?

Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust's website is http://www.sift.scot — 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=SC042334).