--- title: "The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust — check charity number SC017891 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017891. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-brian-and-margaret-cooper-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:12:09.753Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust is a registered charity (number SC017891) 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 education. Its latest reported income was £41 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust? Registered charity number SC017891 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £41 ## What does The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust do? Provision of grants to any young journalist or journalists, under the age of thirty, born or then working in Aberdeen or the North East and North of Scotland (which area shall be deemed to extend as far south as, but no further than Stonehaven, and shall also include Orkney and the Shetland Islands), for maintenance in times of need. for the furthering of education, whether by way of travel or instruction and for the maintenance of his or her dependants in time of need. The trustees have full liberty to make distributions to any young journalist as hereinbefore defined for such other charitab… ## What causes is The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Brian and Margaret Cooper 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-brian-and-margaret-cooper-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017891) 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 Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust's charity number? The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust's charity number is SC017891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017891? Search SC017891 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 Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust do? Provision of grants to any young journalist or journalists, under the age of thirty, born or then working in Aberdeen or the North East and North of Scotland (which area shall be deemed to extend as far south as, but no further than Stonehaven, and shall also include Orkney and the Shetland Islands), for maintenance in times of need. for the furthering of education, whether by way of travel or instruction and for the maintenance of his or her dependants in time of need. The trustees have full liberty to make distributions to any young journalist as hereinbefore defined for such other charitab… Does The Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brian and Margaret Cooper 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 Brian and Margaret Cooper Trust? The Brian and Margaret Cooper 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=SC017891).