--- title: "The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO — check charity number SC048342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048342. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-academy-of-the-rhins-educational-trust-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:46:02.494Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO is a registered charity (number SC048342) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £15,000 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO? Registered charity number SC048342 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31) £15,000 ## What does The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO do? The trust makes cash awards to successful bidders in line with the objectives of the trust. ## What causes is The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO 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-academy-of-the-rhins-educational-trust-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048342) 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 Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO's charity number? The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO's charity number is SC048342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048342? Search SC048342 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 Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO do? The trust makes cash awards to successful bidders in line with the objectives of the trust. Does The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO. 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 Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO? The Academy of the Rhins Educational Trust SCIO 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=SC048342).