The Brunton Trust
The Brunton Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in East Lothian.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Brunton Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC045087
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- East Lothian
- Website
- www.thebrunton.co.uk
What does The Brunton Trust do?
The SCIO was incorporated with a view to transferring the assets and activities of the Brunton Theatre Trust (SC022422) into it. Ongoing discussions with East Lothian Council and the recent and permanent closure of The Brunton theatre building due to structural issues caused by a building material called RAAC, has delayed this transfer. The trustees are hopeful that progress can be made to effect the transfer in the near future.
What causes is The Brunton Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Brunton Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Brunton Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045087) 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 Brunton Trust's charity number?
- The Brunton Trust's charity number is SC045087. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC045087?
- Search SC045087 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 Brunton Trust do?
- The SCIO was incorporated with a view to transferring the assets and activities of the Brunton Theatre Trust (SC022422) into it. Ongoing discussions with East Lothian Council and the recent and permanent closure of The Brunton theatre building due to structural issues caused by a building material called RAAC, has delayed this transfer. The trustees are hopeful that progress can be made to effect the transfer in the near future.
- Does The Brunton Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brunton 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 Brunton Trust?
- The Brunton Trust's website is http://www.thebrunton.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.