--- title: "The Governors of the Donaldson Trust — check charity number SC017417 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Governors of the Donaldson Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017417. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-governors-of-the-donaldson-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:41:27.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Governors of the Donaldson Trust is a registered charity (number SC017417) 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 promotion of equality and diversity; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,847,502 (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 Governors of the Donaldson Trust? Registered charity number SC017417 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,847,502 Website [www.donaldsons.org.uk](https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/) ## What does The Governors of the Donaldson Trust do? The Trust is the National Body for Neurodiversity and operates a school and provides services to neurodivergent individuals and their families. We provide external training and consultancy on neurodiversity to employers and other bodies and influences policy makers on the matters that are most important to neurodivergent people. ## What causes is The Governors of the Donaldson Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe 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 Governors of the Donaldson Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Governors of the Donaldson 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-governors-of-the-donaldson-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Governors of the Donaldson Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Governors of the Donaldson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017417) 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 Governors of the Donaldson Trust's charity number? The Governors of the Donaldson Trust's charity number is SC017417. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017417? Search SC017417 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 Governors of the Donaldson Trust do? The Trust is the National Body for Neurodiversity and operates a school and provides services to neurodivergent individuals and their families. We provide external training and consultancy on neurodiversity to employers and other bodies and influences policy makers on the matters that are most important to neurodivergent people. Does The Governors of the Donaldson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Governors of the Donaldson 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 Governors of the Donaldson Trust? The Governors of the Donaldson Trust's website is https://www.donaldsons.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=SC017417).