--- title: "The MacRobert Trust — check charity number SC049745 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The MacRobert Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049745. 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-macrobert-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:05:39.597Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The MacRobert Trust is a registered charity (number SC049745) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £6,123,339 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 MacRobert Trust? Registered charity number SC049745 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £6,123,339 Website [www.themacroberttrust.org.uk](http://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk/) ## What does The MacRobert Trust do? To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities. ## What causes is The MacRobert Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The MacRobert Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The MacRobert 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-macrobert-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The MacRobert Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The MacRobert Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049745) 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 MacRobert Trust's charity number? The MacRobert Trust's charity number is SC049745. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049745? Search SC049745 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 MacRobert Trust do? To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities. Does The MacRobert Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The MacRobert 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 MacRobert Trust? The MacRobert Trust's website is http://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk — 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=SC049745).