--- title: "The Bonar Trust — check charity number SC040949 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bonar Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040949. the advancement of religion 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-bonar-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:02:38.937Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bonar Trust is a registered charity (number SC040949) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £321,597 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bonar Trust? Registered charity number SC040949 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £321,597 Website [www.bonartrust.org](http://www.bonartrust.org/) ## What does The Bonar Trust do? The Bonar Trust seeks to develop and support gospel ministry training across the church in Scotland. We recognise that training gospel workers is the responsibility of local churches in partnership with training providers. Accordingly, the Trust does not deliver training as such, but supports and encourages a culture of training by supporting trainees and partnering with training churches, training providers and other organisations. Our primary functions are to provide matched and means-tested funding to individuals undergoing gospel ministry training, and an all-round series of conferences… ## What causes is The Bonar Trust registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bonar Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bonar 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-bonar-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bonartrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bonar Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bonar Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040949) 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 Bonar Trust's charity number? The Bonar Trust's charity number is SC040949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040949? Search SC040949 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 Bonar Trust do? The Bonar Trust seeks to develop and support gospel ministry training across the church in Scotland. We recognise that training gospel workers is the responsibility of local churches in partnership with training providers. Accordingly, the Trust does not deliver training as such, but supports and encourages a culture of training by supporting trainees and partnering with training churches, training providers and other organisations. Our primary functions are to provide matched and means-tested funding to individuals undergoing gospel ministry training, and an all-round series of conferences… Does The Bonar Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bonar 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 Bonar Trust? The Bonar Trust's website is http://www.bonartrust.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC040949).