--- title: "The Bruce Trust — check charity number SC049156 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bruce Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049156. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bruce-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:05:27.078Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bruce Trust is a registered charity (number SC049156) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,803 (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 Bruce Trust? Registered charity number SC049156 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,803 Website [brucetrust.co.uk](https://brucetrust.co.uk/) ## What does The Bruce Trust do? See above. we have 6 trustees that help to provide all the activities described above, such as story telling, re-enactments, presentations, guided local tours school visits to inform and educate. ## What causes is The Bruce Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bruce Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bruce 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-bruce-trust-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://brucetrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bruce Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bruce Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049156) 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 Bruce Trust's charity number? The Bruce Trust's charity number is SC049156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049156? Search SC049156 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 Bruce Trust do? See above. we have 6 trustees that help to provide all the activities described above, such as story telling, re-enactments, presentations, guided local tours school visits to inform and educate. Does The Bruce Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bruce 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 Bruce Trust? The Bruce Trust's website is https://brucetrust.co.uk/ — 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=SC049156).