--- title: "The Elgin Fund — check charity number SC008410 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Elgin Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008410. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-elgin-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:02:59.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Elgin Fund is a registered charity (number SC008410) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £16,584 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Elgin Fund? Registered charity number SC008410 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,584 ## What does The Elgin Fund do? The Trust purposes shall be to preserve and improve the amenity of the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin and its immediate neighbourhood and property for the benefit of the community of the said City and Royal Burgh at large and to encourage and improve local interest in preserving features of historical, archaeological, artistic or amenity value of the said City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, for such purposes as the law regards as charitable. ## What causes is The Elgin Fund registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Elgin Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Elgin 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-elgin-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Elgin Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Elgin Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008410) 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 Elgin Fund's charity number? The Elgin Fund's charity number is SC008410. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008410? Search SC008410 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 Elgin Fund do? The Trust purposes shall be to preserve and improve the amenity of the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin and its immediate neighbourhood and property for the benefit of the community of the said City and Royal Burgh at large and to encourage and improve local interest in preserving features of historical, archaeological, artistic or amenity value of the said City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, for such purposes as the law regards as charitable. Does The Elgin Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Elgin 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 Elgin Fund? The Elgin 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=SC008410).