--- title: "The Soe Charitable Trust — check charity number SC051079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Soe Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051079. the advancement of education 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-soe-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:49:19.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Soe Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC051079) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £2,068 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Soe Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC051079 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 2024-12-31) £2,068 ## What does The Soe Charitable Trust do? The ongoing and overall objective of the Trust is the provision of support for photographers and filmmakers working in advocacy, journalism and social-documentary fields in Myanmar. A number of organisations and individuals working with similar mandates to that of the Trust exist in-country and require support with fundraising, administration of grants and fiduciary partnerships. At this time, provision of fiscal support for these existing groups remains the primary role of the Trust. ## What causes is The Soe Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Soe Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Soe 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-soe-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Soe Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Soe Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051079) 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 Soe Charitable Trust's charity number? The Soe Charitable Trust's charity number is SC051079. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051079? Search SC051079 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 Soe Charitable Trust do? The ongoing and overall objective of the Trust is the provision of support for photographers and filmmakers working in advocacy, journalism and social-documentary fields in Myanmar. A number of organisations and individuals working with similar mandates to that of the Trust exist in-country and require support with fundraising, administration of grants and fiduciary partnerships. At this time, provision of fiscal support for these existing groups remains the primary role of the Trust. Does The Soe Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Soe 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 Soe Charitable Trust? The Soe Charitable 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=SC051079).