--- title: "The John Scott Memorial Trust — check charity number SC044681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John Scott Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044681. 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-john-scott-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T14:21:31.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John Scott Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number SC044681) 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. Its latest reported income was £7,611 (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 John Scott Memorial Trust? Registered charity number SC044681 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) £7,611 ## What does The John Scott Memorial Trust do? To provide grants to the Civil Engineering students of the University of Timisoara and supporting educational exchange visits between Scotland and Romania. An annual competition for the John Scott Travelling award is held for the best graduating project in civil/structural engineering. Prizes are given to the top applicants (1 to 3 persons depending on their performance and quality of competing projects). The Trust also helps educational exchange visits between the University of Timisoara and Edinburgh University in the frame of the Erasmus+ existing agreement. ## What causes is The John Scott Memorial Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John Scott Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John Scott Memorial 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-john-scott-memorial-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John Scott Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The John Scott Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044681) 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 John Scott Memorial Trust's charity number? The John Scott Memorial Trust's charity number is SC044681. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044681? Search SC044681 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 John Scott Memorial Trust do? To provide grants to the Civil Engineering students of the University of Timisoara and supporting educational exchange visits between Scotland and Romania. An annual competition for the John Scott Travelling award is held for the best graduating project in civil/structural engineering. Prizes are given to the top applicants (1 to 3 persons depending on their performance and quality of competing projects). The Trust also helps educational exchange visits between the University of Timisoara and Edinburgh University in the frame of the Erasmus+ existing agreement. Does The John Scott Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John Scott Memorial 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 John Scott Memorial Trust? The John Scott Memorial 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=SC044681).