The Burnett Trust
The Burnett Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Aberdeen.
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What are the key facts about The Burnett Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC047276
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £164,010
What does The Burnett Trust do?
The Trust was founded by Will dated 9th June 1995 and registered in the Books of Council & Session 12th June 1996 granted by William Ronald Burnett otherwise known as William Ronald Barrington Burnett. The charity's purpose is for the advancement of education. The Trust provides bursaries for pupils to study at Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen through the investment of funds thereby generating income for bursaries.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Burnett Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Burnett Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047276) 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 Burnett Trust's charity number?
- The Burnett Trust's charity number is SC047276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047276?
- Search SC047276 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 Burnett Trust do?
- The Trust was founded by Will dated 9th June 1995 and registered in the Books of Council & Session 12th June 1996 granted by William Ronald Burnett otherwise known as William Ronald Barrington Burnett. The charity's purpose is for the advancement of education. The Trust provides bursaries for pupils to study at Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen through the investment of funds thereby generating income for bursaries.
- Does The Burnett Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burnett 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 Burnett Trust?
- The Burnett 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.