--- title: "The Edinburgh Trades Fund — check charity number SC010288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Edinburgh Trades Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010288. 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-edinburgh-trades-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:56:34.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a registered charity (number SC010288) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £91,425 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund? Registered charity number SC010288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £91,425 ## What does The Edinburgh Trades Fund do? The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a charity managed by The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. Small grants are available for children and young people aged 21 and below who require financial assistance for education, ill-health or family need, and/or charities which support such individuals within the City of Edinburgh. For an application form please contact: edinburghtradesboxmaster@gmail.com stating whether the application is for an individual or charity. ## What causes is The Edinburgh Trades Fund registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Edinburgh Trades Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Edinburgh Trades Fund 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-edinburgh-trades-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Edinburgh Trades Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010288) 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number? The Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number is SC010288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010288? Search SC010288 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund do? The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a charity managed by The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. Small grants are available for children and young people aged 21 and below who require financial assistance for education, ill-health or family need, and/or charities which support such individuals within the City of Edinburgh. For an application form please contact: edinburghtradesboxmaster@gmail.com stating whether the application is for an individual or charity. Does The Edinburgh Trades Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edinburgh Trades Fund. 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund? The Edinburgh Trades Fund 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=SC010288).