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title: "The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust — check charity number SC044228 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044228. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lewis-sheila-ritchie-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:13:12.613Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust is a registered charity (number SC044228) 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 advancement of religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £108,043 (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 Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust?

Registered charity number

SC044228

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£108,043

Website

[www.macroberts.com](http://www.macroberts.com/)

## What does The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust do?

The trustees have a wide discretion to benefit any charitable purposes which they consider appropriate from time to time.

## What causes is The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of health

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.macroberts.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044228) 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 Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust's charity number?

The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust's charity number is SC044228. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044228?

Search SC044228 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 Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust do?

The trustees have a wide discretion to benefit any charitable purposes which they consider appropriate from time to time.

Does The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie 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 Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust?

The Lewis-Sheila Ritchie Trust's website is http://www.macroberts.com — 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=SC044228).