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Registered charity · No. SC042813Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Outwith Scotland

The Brown Archive Trust

The Brown Archive Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

The Brown Archive Trust is a registered charity (number SC042813) 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. 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 Brown Archive Trust?

Registered charity number
SC042813
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Outwith Scotland

What does The Brown Archive Trust do?

To create an Archive of the public life of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. This is done by collecting items for the Archive, and storing and archiving them.

What causes is The Brown Archive Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Brown Archive Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Brown Archive 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 Brown Archive Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Brown Archive Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042813) 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 Brown Archive Trust's charity number?
The Brown Archive Trust's charity number is SC042813. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042813?
Search SC042813 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 Brown Archive Trust do?
To create an Archive of the public life of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. This is done by collecting items for the Archive, and storing and archiving them.
Does The Brown Archive Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brown Archive 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 Brown Archive Trust?
The Brown Archive 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.