--- title: "The TD Paton Trust — check charity number SC043819 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The TD Paton Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043819. 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-td-paton-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T09:29:48.872Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The TD Paton Trust is a registered charity (number SC043819) 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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £31,929 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 TD Paton Trust? Registered charity number SC043819 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 2026-02-28) £31,929 ## What does The TD Paton Trust do? Making donations to other charities in line with its constitution ## What causes is The TD Paton Trust registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe 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 TD Paton Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The TD Paton 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-td-paton-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The TD Paton Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The TD Paton Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043819) 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 TD Paton Trust's charity number? The TD Paton Trust's charity number is SC043819. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043819? Search SC043819 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 TD Paton Trust do? Making donations to other charities in line with its constitution Does The TD Paton Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The TD Paton 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 TD Paton Trust? The TD Paton 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=SC043819).