The John W Ross Charitable Fund
The John W Ross Charitable Fund is a registered charity in Scotland working in the saving of lives, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The John W Ross Charitable Fund?
- Registered charity number
- SC039103
- 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 2025-04-05)
- £52,456
What does The John W Ross Charitable Fund do?
The trustees are directed to hold the trust fund for Royal National Lifeboat Institution ('RNLI') and Scottish Maritime Museum Trust ('SMMT'), the present principal beneficiaries, so long as the said charities provide a trustee, and to pay them the income from their respective shares.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The John W Ross Charitable Fund a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The John W Ross Charitable Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039103) 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 W Ross Charitable Fund's charity number?
- The John W Ross Charitable Fund's charity number is SC039103. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039103?
- Search SC039103 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 W Ross Charitable Fund do?
- The trustees are directed to hold the trust fund for Royal National Lifeboat Institution ('RNLI') and Scottish Maritime Museum Trust ('SMMT'), the present principal beneficiaries, so long as the said charities provide a trustee, and to pay them the income from their respective shares.
- Does The John W Ross Charitable Fund have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John W Ross Charitable 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 John W Ross Charitable Fund?
- The John W Ross Charitable 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.