--- title: "Templeton Goodwill Trust — check charity number SC004177 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Templeton Goodwill Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004177. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/templeton-goodwill-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:24:04.564Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Templeton Goodwill Trust is a registered charity (number SC004177) 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 health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £171,272 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Templeton Goodwill Trust? Registered charity number SC004177 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £171,272 ## What does Templeton Goodwill Trust do? We provide financial donations to other charitable organisations to assist with the prevention and relief of poverty. Our funds are raised from investments held in a stock portfolio which is controlled by a reputable stock broker, the stocks generate dividend income each year which we then distribute as cash donations to charities who have requested assistance and qualify under our constitution. ## What causes is Templeton Goodwill Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Templeton Goodwill Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Templeton Goodwill 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=templeton-goodwill-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Templeton Goodwill Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Templeton Goodwill Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004177) 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 Templeton Goodwill Trust's charity number? Templeton Goodwill Trust's charity number is SC004177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004177? Search SC004177 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 Templeton Goodwill Trust do? We provide financial donations to other charitable organisations to assist with the prevention and relief of poverty. Our funds are raised from investments held in a stock portfolio which is controlled by a reputable stock broker, the stocks generate dividend income each year which we then distribute as cash donations to charities who have requested assistance and qualify under our constitution. Does Templeton Goodwill Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Templeton Goodwill 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 Templeton Goodwill Trust? Templeton Goodwill 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=SC004177).