--- title: "The Ossian Trust — check charity number SC041870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ossian Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041870. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ossian-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:20:23.893Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ossian Trust is a registered charity (number SC041870) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Ossian Trust? Registered charity number SC041870 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does The Ossian Trust do? The main objective of the charity continued to be that of the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science within the area of Argyll & Bute ## What causes is The Ossian Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ossian Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ossian 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-ossian-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ossian Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ossian Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041870) 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 Ossian Trust's charity number? The Ossian Trust's charity number is SC041870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041870? Search SC041870 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 Ossian Trust do? The main objective of the charity continued to be that of the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science within the area of Argyll & Bute Does The Ossian Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ossian 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 Ossian Trust? The Ossian 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=SC041870).