--- title: "Tay Charitable Trust — check charity number SC001004 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tay Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001004. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tay-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:32.877Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tay Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC001004) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £241,058 (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 Tay Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC001004 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £241,058 ## What does Tay Charitable Trust do? The charity was set up in 1951 for the relief of poverty, for the advancement of education and religion, and for the benefit of the community as a whole. We give grants to a wide range of charities in Dundee and its surrounds, and in Scotland as a whole if the remit is of benefit to all Scottish citizens. We give to UK charities operating throughout the United Kingdom and at times abroad. The charities we support include health, the environment, the arts, heritage, education, veterans, citizenship, religion ## What causes is Tay Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tay Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tay 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=tay-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tay Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Tay Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001004) 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 Tay Charitable Trust's charity number? Tay Charitable Trust's charity number is SC001004. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001004? Search SC001004 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 Tay Charitable Trust do? The charity was set up in 1951 for the relief of poverty, for the advancement of education and religion, and for the benefit of the community as a whole. We give grants to a wide range of charities in Dundee and its surrounds, and in Scotland as a whole if the remit is of benefit to all Scottish citizens. We give to UK charities operating throughout the United Kingdom and at times abroad. The charities we support include health, the environment, the arts, heritage, education, veterans, citizenship, religion Does Tay Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tay 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 Tay Charitable Trust? Tay 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=SC001004).