--- title: "The Rock Trust — check charity number SC018708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Rock Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018708. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-rock-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T23:35:34.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Rock Trust is a registered charity (number SC018708) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £2,751,080 (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 Rock Trust? Registered charity number SC018708 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,751,080 Website [www.rocktrust.org](http://www.rocktrust.org/) ## What does The Rock Trust do? Rock Trust was set up in 1991 by the West End Council of Churches in Edinburgh who wanted to do something practical for homeless young people. The holistic approach that is central to the ethos of Rock Trust comes very much from that beginning, and the values remain. Rock Trust has always believed that homelessness is more than rooflessness and that young people need to learn social and practical skills to be active participating members of their community and society. We work with young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, this includes young people who are in transitions… ## What causes is The Rock Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Rock Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Rock 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-rock-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rocktrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Rock Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Rock Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018708) 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 Rock Trust's charity number? The Rock Trust's charity number is SC018708. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC018708? Search SC018708 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 Rock Trust do? Rock Trust was set up in 1991 by the West End Council of Churches in Edinburgh who wanted to do something practical for homeless young people. The holistic approach that is central to the ethos of Rock Trust comes very much from that beginning, and the values remain. Rock Trust has always believed that homelessness is more than rooflessness and that young people need to learn social and practical skills to be active participating members of their community and society. We work with young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, this includes young people who are in transitions… Does The Rock Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Rock 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 Rock Trust? The Rock Trust's website is http://www.rocktrust.org — 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=SC018708).