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title: "The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust — check charity number SC042304 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042304. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dr-david-mcneil-summers-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:00:03.981Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC042304) 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 £15,065 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

SC042304

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

East Lothian

Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)

£15,065

Website

[www.davidsummerstrust.org.uk](http://www.davidsummerstrust.org.uk/)

## What does The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust do?

We provide grants to other charitable organisations in Scotland in order to promote the study and publication of, and research into, Scottish literature.

## What causes is The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dr David McNeil Summers 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042304) 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 Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust's charity number is SC042304. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042304?

Search SC042304 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 Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust do?

We provide grants to other charitable organisations in Scotland in order to promote the study and publication of, and research into, Scottish literature.

Does The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dr David McNeil Summers 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 Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust?

The Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust's website is http://www.davidsummerstrust.org.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=SC042304).