--- title: "The Thought Trust — check charity number SC045768 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Thought Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045768. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thought-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:22:15.013Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Thought Trust is a registered charity (number SC045768) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Thought Trust? Registered charity number SC045768 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling ## What does The Thought Trust do? Advancement on Philosophical matters of specialisation, Assistance to upcoming philosophers without academic funding. Publication of an Open Access academic journal for the good of the wider philosophical community. ## What causes is The Thought Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thought Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Thought 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-thought-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thought Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Thought Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045768) 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 Thought Trust's charity number? The Thought Trust's charity number is SC045768. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045768? Search SC045768 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 Thought Trust do? Advancement on Philosophical matters of specialisation, Assistance to upcoming philosophers without academic funding. Publication of an Open Access academic journal for the good of the wider philosophical community. Does The Thought Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thought 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 Thought Trust? The Thought 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=SC045768).