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Registered charity · No. SC040763Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Dundee City

The John William Hay Charitable Trust

The John William Hay Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of animal welfare, based in Dundee City.

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The John William Hay Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC040763) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £504,968 (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 William Hay Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number
SC040763
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Dundee City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£504,968

What does The John William Hay Charitable Trust do?

To found and endow a home and refuge for aged, neglected and unwanted animals or to make over funds to local animal welfare charities that specialise in refuge for aged, neglected and unwanted animals. The Trustees meet 2 or 3 times a year to discuss applications received.

What causes is The John William Hay Charitable Trust registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for The John William Hay Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John William Hay 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The John William Hay Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The John William Hay Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040763) 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 William Hay Charitable Trust's charity number?
The John William Hay Charitable Trust's charity number is SC040763. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040763?
Search SC040763 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 William Hay Charitable Trust do?
To found and endow a home and refuge for aged, neglected and unwanted animals or to make over funds to local animal welfare charities that specialise in refuge for aged, neglected and unwanted animals. The Trustees meet 2 or 3 times a year to discuss applications received.
Does The John William Hay Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John William Hay 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 John William Hay Charitable Trust?
The John William Hay 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.