--- title: "The Aitchison Trust SCIO — check charity number SC048651 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Aitchison Trust SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048651. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-aitchison-trust-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:43:07.786Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Aitchison Trust SCIO is a registered charity (number SC048651) 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 religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £37,465 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Aitchison Trust SCIO? Registered charity number SC048651 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £37,465 ## What does The Aitchison Trust SCIO do? The charity seeks to (1) advance the Christian faith and the spreading of the Gospel by awarding grants to Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, including those from Scotland, who serve in and outwith the UK and who are unsalaried (2) prevent or relieve poverty as well as the advancement of education and health as undertaken by Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, in and outwith the UK and (3) help to relieve people in need, ill health, disability and financial hardship by supporting Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, in and outwith the UK. ## What causes is The Aitchison Trust SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe 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 Aitchison Trust SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Aitchison 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-aitchison-trust-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Aitchison Trust SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Aitchison Trust SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048651) 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 Aitchison Trust SCIO's charity number? The Aitchison Trust SCIO's charity number is SC048651. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048651? Search SC048651 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 Aitchison Trust SCIO do? The charity seeks to (1) advance the Christian faith and the spreading of the Gospel by awarding grants to Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, including those from Scotland, who serve in and outwith the UK and who are unsalaried (2) prevent or relieve poverty as well as the advancement of education and health as undertaken by Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, in and outwith the UK and (3) help to relieve people in need, ill health, disability and financial hardship by supporting Missionaries and full-time Christian workers, in and outwith the UK. Does The Aitchison Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Aitchison 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 Aitchison Trust SCIO? The Aitchison 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=SC048651).