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title: "The Acorn Charitable Trust — check charity number SC030072 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Acorn Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030072. the advancement of education charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-acorn-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:07.639Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Acorn Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC030072) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,000 (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 The Acorn Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

SC030072

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Perth And Kinross

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,000

Website

[www.acorncharitabletrust.co.uk](http://www.acorncharitabletrust.co.uk/)

## What does The Acorn Charitable Trust do?

The main objective of Acorn is to provide grants to individuals to help with educational costs

## What causes is The Acorn Charitable Trust registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Acorn Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Acorn 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Acorn Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Acorn Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030072) 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 Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number is SC030072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC030072?

Search SC030072 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 Acorn Charitable Trust do?

The main objective of Acorn is to provide grants to individuals to help with educational costs

Does The Acorn Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Acorn 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust?

The Acorn Charitable Trust's website is http://www.acorncharitabletrust.co.uk — 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=SC030072).