--- title: "The Ettrick Charitable Trust — check charity number SC044386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ettrick Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044386. 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-ettrick-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:04:03.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ettrick Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC044386) 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 £72,325 (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 Ettrick Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC044386 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 2025-03-31) £72,325 ## What does The Ettrick Charitable Trust do? The Trustees have indicated a preference to support organisations involved in the promotion of the Arts, Culture and Heritage, Conservation and Environmental protection and Innovation and those involved in dealing with the under-privileged, with others being supported as the Trustees think fit. The Trustees discuss and select the donees they wish to assist and no direct requests for funding are therefore encouraged. ## What causes is The Ettrick Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ettrick Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ettrick 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-ettrick-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ettrick Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ettrick Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044386) 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 Ettrick Charitable Trust's charity number? The Ettrick Charitable Trust's charity number is SC044386. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044386? Search SC044386 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 Ettrick Charitable Trust do? The Trustees have indicated a preference to support organisations involved in the promotion of the Arts, Culture and Heritage, Conservation and Environmental protection and Innovation and those involved in dealing with the under-privileged, with others being supported as the Trustees think fit. The Trustees discuss and select the donees they wish to assist and no direct requests for funding are therefore encouraged. Does The Ettrick Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ettrick 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 Ettrick Charitable Trust? The Ettrick 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=SC044386).