The Beacon Trust
The Beacon Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Argyll And Bute.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Beacon Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC023059
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Argyll And Bute
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £17,662
What does The Beacon Trust do?
The Trust has for 30 years provided a service recycling furniture and household items in order to supply them at low cost to those in need in the Helensburgh area of Argyle and Bute. Frequently the Trust responds to requests from social services organisations to help individuals in need who are moving into new housing. We are also able to sell fully tested electrical appliances and household goods at affordable prices to fund our day to day operations. The Trust is entirely staffed by volunteers and operates a shop to sell recycled items ranging from white goods to bedding and kitchen utensil…
What causes is The Beacon Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Beacon Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Beacon 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Beacon Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Beacon Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023059) 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 Beacon Trust's charity number?
- The Beacon Trust's charity number is SC023059. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC023059?
- Search SC023059 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 Beacon Trust do?
- The Trust has for 30 years provided a service recycling furniture and household items in order to supply them at low cost to those in need in the Helensburgh area of Argyle and Bute. Frequently the Trust responds to requests from social services organisations to help individuals in need who are moving into new housing. We are also able to sell fully tested electrical appliances and household goods at affordable prices to fund our day to day operations. The Trust is entirely staffed by volunteers and operates a shop to sell recycled items ranging from white goods to bedding and kitchen utensil…
- Does The Beacon Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Beacon 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 Beacon Trust?
- The Beacon 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.