--- title: "The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust — check charity number SC042640 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042640. the advancement of education 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-admiral-duncan-camperdown-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:57:30.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust is a registered charity (number SC042640) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £499 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust? Registered charity number SC042640 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £499 ## What does The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust do? We encourage 'education about the heritage and history of the City of Dundee, Admiral Adam Duncan, late Viscount Duncan of Camperdown the celebrated Naval Officer of the wars of the French Revolution. This was initially done by issuing School Packs and is now down by lecturing, meeting groups and generally spreading the word around about Dundee's most famous son. ## What causes is The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Admiral Duncan Camperdown 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-admiral-duncan-camperdown-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042640) 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 Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust's charity number? The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust's charity number is SC042640. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042640? Search SC042640 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 Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust do? We encourage 'education about the heritage and history of the City of Dundee, Admiral Adam Duncan, late Viscount Duncan of Camperdown the celebrated Naval Officer of the wars of the French Revolution. This was initially done by issuing School Packs and is now down by lecturing, meeting groups and generally spreading the word around about Dundee's most famous son. Does The Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Admiral Duncan Camperdown 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 Admiral Duncan Camperdown Trust? The Admiral Duncan Camperdown 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=SC042640).