--- title: "The Leggatt Trust — check charity number SC011856 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Leggatt Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011856. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-leggatt-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:07:50.517Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Leggatt Trust is a registered charity (number SC011856) 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 £10,322 (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 Leggatt Trust? Registered charity number SC011856 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,322 ## What does The Leggatt Trust do? Endowed (income & capital) to provide educational support to institutions in the former British Africa (now Commonwealth) via grants of £500 to £15,000 per annum. Major grants are now allocated until charity winds up by about 2028 but minor grants up to £2,000 can still be applied for. ## What causes is The Leggatt Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Leggatt Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Leggatt 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-leggatt-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Leggatt Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Leggatt Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011856) 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 Leggatt Trust's charity number? The Leggatt Trust's charity number is SC011856. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011856? Search SC011856 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 Leggatt Trust do? Endowed (income & capital) to provide educational support to institutions in the former British Africa (now Commonwealth) via grants of £500 to £15,000 per annum. Major grants are now allocated until charity winds up by about 2028 but minor grants up to £2,000 can still be applied for. Does The Leggatt Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Leggatt 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 Leggatt Trust? The Leggatt 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=SC011856).