--- title: "The Strathardle Trust — check charity number SC043276 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Strathardle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043276. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-strathardle-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:46:23.094Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Strathardle Trust is a registered charity (number SC043276) 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 religion. 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 Strathardle Trust? Registered charity number SC043276 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Lothian ## What does The Strathardle Trust do? Making grants and donations to individuals and organisations for the prevention or relief of poverty. the advancement of education. the advancement of religion. 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. ## What causes is The Strathardle Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Strathardle Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Strathardle 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-strathardle-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Strathardle Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Strathardle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043276) 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 Strathardle Trust's charity number? The Strathardle Trust's charity number is SC043276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043276? Search SC043276 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 Strathardle Trust do? Making grants and donations to individuals and organisations for the prevention or relief of poverty. the advancement of education. the advancement of religion. 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. Does The Strathardle Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Strathardle 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 Strathardle Trust? The Strathardle 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=SC043276).