--- title: "The 1970 Trust — check charity number SC008788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The 1970 Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008788. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-1970-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:23:03.765Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The 1970 Trust is a registered charity (number SC008788) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,150 (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 The 1970 Trust? Registered charity number SC008788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £7,150 ## What does The 1970 Trust do? The 1970 Trust is set up to support small UK charities that are working to support disadvantaged minorities and promote public interest in the face of vested interests. It does so by making small annual grants to these UK charities. ## What causes is The 1970 Trust registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The 1970 Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The 1970 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=the-1970-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The 1970 Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The 1970 Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008788) 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 The 1970 Trust's charity number? The 1970 Trust's charity number is SC008788. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008788? Search SC008788 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 The 1970 Trust do? The 1970 Trust is set up to support small UK charities that are working to support disadvantaged minorities and promote public interest in the face of vested interests. It does so by making small annual grants to these UK charities. Does The 1970 Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The 1970 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 The 1970 Trust? The 1970 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=SC008788).