--- title: "The Linda Wilson Bequest — check charity number SC038017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Linda Wilson Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038017. the advancement of education charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-linda-wilson-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:57:14.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Linda Wilson Bequest is a registered charity (number SC038017) 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. 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 Linda Wilson Bequest? Registered charity number SC038017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location West Dunbartonshire ## What does The Linda Wilson Bequest do? The trustees must apply the income of the charity in the following manner: for the payment of a bursary or bursaries to pupils of limited means (of limited means to be determined as pupils who are in receipt of the current local authority clothing grant or its equivalent), of Vale of Leven Academy (or its successor school should the Vale of Leven Academy cease to exist, the successor school being determined by the Director of Education and Cultural Services for West Dumbartonshire Council, or his successor), studying Business Studies (or the equivalent course) and who intend continuing these… ## What causes is The Linda Wilson Bequest registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Linda Wilson Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Linda Wilson Bequest 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-linda-wilson-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Linda Wilson Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. The Linda Wilson Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038017) 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 Linda Wilson Bequest's charity number? The Linda Wilson Bequest's charity number is SC038017. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038017? Search SC038017 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 Linda Wilson Bequest do? The trustees must apply the income of the charity in the following manner: for the payment of a bursary or bursaries to pupils of limited means (of limited means to be determined as pupils who are in receipt of the current local authority clothing grant or its equivalent), of Vale of Leven Academy (or its successor school should the Vale of Leven Academy cease to exist, the successor school being determined by the Director of Education and Cultural Services for West Dumbartonshire Council, or his successor), studying Business Studies (or the equivalent course) and who intend continuing these… Does The Linda Wilson Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Linda Wilson Bequest. 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 Linda Wilson Bequest? The Linda Wilson Bequest 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=SC038017).