The Blackford Trust
The Blackford Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Blackford Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC052340
- 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 2025-02-28)
- £7,690,375
What does The Blackford Trust do?
As the Trust's objectives are broad the Trustees have opted for a policy of making donations to charitable organisations operating in their preferred area(s) of benefit who they feel require most support, and who the Trustees believe can make significant front line impact as a result of that support. The Blackford Trust make grants to charitable bodies only. Applications by individuals are not considered. The Trust's ability to make meaningful donations is reliant on income and investment returns from its investment.
What causes is The Blackford Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blackford Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Blackford 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 Blackford Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Blackford Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052340) 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 Blackford Trust's charity number?
- The Blackford Trust's charity number is SC052340. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052340?
- Search SC052340 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 Blackford Trust do?
- As the Trust's objectives are broad the Trustees have opted for a policy of making donations to charitable organisations operating in their preferred area(s) of benefit who they feel require most support, and who the Trustees believe can make significant front line impact as a result of that support. The Blackford Trust make grants to charitable bodies only. Applications by individuals are not considered. The Trust's ability to make meaningful donations is reliant on income and investment returns from its investment.
- Does The Blackford Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blackford 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 Blackford Trust?
- The Blackford 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.