--- title: "The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust — check charity number SC048904 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048904. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-blackadder-houston-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:51:21.187Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC048904) 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 £13,139 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC048904 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £13,139 ## What does The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust do? Trust Purposes The purposes of the Trust are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, for payment or application of the whole free income and if the Trustees think fit having regard to the specific nature of any project or proposal they have been asked to support, the capital of the Trust Fund from time to time in the Trustees' charge for any of the aftermentioned purposes, namely:- 1.1 The advancement of education by primarily, though not exclusively, supporting, encouraging and providing financial assistance, bursaries and grants to established charities and aspiring arti… ## What causes is The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Blackadder Houston 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? 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-blackadder-houston-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048904) 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 Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust's charity number? The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust's charity number is SC048904. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048904? Search SC048904 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 Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust do? Trust Purposes The purposes of the Trust are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, for payment or application of the whole free income and if the Trustees think fit having regard to the specific nature of any project or proposal they have been asked to support, the capital of the Trust Fund from time to time in the Trustees' charge for any of the aftermentioned purposes, namely:- 1.1 The advancement of education by primarily, though not exclusively, supporting, encouraging and providing financial assistance, bursaries and grants to established charities and aspiring arti… Does The Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blackadder Houston 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 Blackadder Houston Charitable Trust? The Blackadder Houston Charitable 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=SC048904).