--- title: "The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust — check charity number SC047270 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047270. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-countess-of-dunmore-s-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:00:02.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC047270) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £14,312 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC047270 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 2025-12-31) £14,312 ## What does The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust do? The Trustees are directed to distribute the capital and the free annual income for the advancement of citizenship or community development. To sustain the activities the Trustees maintain an endowment fund, the income from which is used to finance the charity's grant making activities ## What causes is The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable 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-countess-of-dunmore-s-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047270) 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 Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust's charity number? The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC047270. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047270? Search SC047270 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 Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust do? The Trustees are directed to distribute the capital and the free annual income for the advancement of citizenship or community development. To sustain the activities the Trustees maintain an endowment fund, the income from which is used to finance the charity's grant making activities Does The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable 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 Countess of Dunmore's Charitable Trust? The Countess of Dunmore's Charitable 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=SC047270).