--- title: "The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust — check charity number SC012710 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012710. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-r-s-macdonald-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:35:30.794Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC012710) 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 health; the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,257,000 (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 R S Macdonald Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC012710 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,257,000 Website [www.rsmacdonald.com](http://www.rsmacdonald.com/) ## What does The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust do? Our principal activity is grant-making and to achieve our objects we work thematically, investing in registered charities that deliver services aligned to our funding themes. We do this by accepting grant applications which are assessed on their merit and fit with both our funding themes, and strategic priorities. ## What causes is The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe 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 R S Macdonald Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The R S Macdonald Charitable 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-r-s-macdonald-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rsmacdonald.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012710) 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 R S Macdonald Charitable Trust's charity number? The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust's charity number is SC012710. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012710? Search SC012710 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 R S Macdonald Charitable Trust do? Our principal activity is grant-making and to achieve our objects we work thematically, investing in registered charities that deliver services aligned to our funding themes. We do this by accepting grant applications which are assessed on their merit and fit with both our funding themes, and strategic priorities. Does The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The R S Macdonald Charitable 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 R S Macdonald Charitable Trust? The R S Macdonald Charitable Trust's website is http://www.rsmacdonald.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=SC012710).