--- title: "The Ferguson Bequest Fund — check charity number SC043839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ferguson Bequest Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043839. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ferguson-bequest-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:03:05.500Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ferguson Bequest Fund is a registered charity (number SC043839) 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 religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £192,013 (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 Ferguson Bequest Fund? Registered charity number SC043839 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £192,013 Website [www.fergusonbequestfund.org.uk](http://www.fergusonbequestfund.org.uk/) ## What does The Ferguson Bequest Fund do? Provide grants for the maintenance and repair of church buildings and grant aid to other activities of the church. ## What causes is The Ferguson Bequest Fund registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ferguson Bequest Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ferguson Bequest 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-ferguson-bequest-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fergusonbequestfund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ferguson Bequest Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ferguson Bequest Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043839) 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 Ferguson Bequest Fund's charity number? The Ferguson Bequest Fund's charity number is SC043839. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043839? Search SC043839 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 Ferguson Bequest Fund do? Provide grants for the maintenance and repair of church buildings and grant aid to other activities of the church. Does The Ferguson Bequest Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ferguson Bequest 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 Ferguson Bequest Fund? The Ferguson Bequest Fund's website is http://www.fergusonbequestfund.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=SC043839).