--- title: "The Charles Smith Trust — check charity number SC019974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Smith Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019974. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-smith-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:11:16.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Smith Trust is a registered charity (number SC019974) 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. Its latest reported income was £3,881 (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 Charles Smith Trust? Registered charity number SC019974 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) £3,881 ## What does The Charles Smith Trust do? The Trust provides grants to persons resident in Scotland who are engaged in a profession whether in training or employment or other. All things being equal the Trust will prefer applicants in the profession of Bookseller or Stationer. In recent years, the Trust has mostly provided financial support to students in Publishing. ## What causes is The Charles Smith Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Smith Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Smith 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-charles-smith-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Smith Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Smith Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019974) 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 Charles Smith Trust's charity number? The Charles Smith Trust's charity number is SC019974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019974? Search SC019974 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 Charles Smith Trust do? The Trust provides grants to persons resident in Scotland who are engaged in a profession whether in training or employment or other. All things being equal the Trust will prefer applicants in the profession of Bookseller or Stationer. In recent years, the Trust has mostly provided financial support to students in Publishing. Does The Charles Smith Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Smith 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 Charles Smith Trust? The Charles Smith 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=SC019974).