--- title: "The Broughton Charitable Trust — check charity number SC003782 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Broughton Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003782. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile —" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-broughton-charitable-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:23.218Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Broughton Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC003782) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £80,286 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Broughton Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC003782 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 2025-06-30) £80,286 ## What does The Broughton Charitable Trust do? Charity funds are invested under the guidance of a stockbroker. Income from investments is distributed as donations. Trustees meet though out the year to discuss and decide re donations and investments etc. ## What causes is The Broughton Charitable Trust registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Broughton Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Broughton 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-broughton-charitable-trust-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Broughton Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Broughton Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003782) 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 Broughton Charitable Trust's charity number? The Broughton Charitable Trust's charity number is SC003782. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003782? Search SC003782 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 Broughton Charitable Trust do? Charity funds are invested under the guidance of a stockbroker. Income from investments is distributed as donations. Trustees meet though out the year to discuss and decide re donations and investments etc. Does The Broughton Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Broughton 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 Broughton Charitable Trust? The Broughton 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=SC003782).