--- title: "The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund — check charity number SC054485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054485. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-margaret-gilroy-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:59:48.773Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number SC054485) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund? Registered charity number SC054485 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Fife ## What does The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund do? The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- a) To increase the availability of, and facilitate access to, educational and cultural opportunities for young people, under the age of 21 years, residing in Scotland, and living with visual impairment. b) To relieve hardship, distress and suffering of young people experiencing visual impairment in such ways as the charity shall decide from time to time ## What causes is The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund 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-margaret-gilroy-memorial-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054485) 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 Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund's charity number? The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund's charity number is SC054485. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054485? Search SC054485 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 Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund do? The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- a) To increase the availability of, and facilitate access to, educational and cultural opportunities for young people, under the age of 21 years, residing in Scotland, and living with visual impairment. b) To relieve hardship, distress and suffering of young people experiencing visual impairment in such ways as the charity shall decide from time to time Does The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund. 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 Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund? The Margaret Gilroy Memorial Fund 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=SC054485).