--- title: "The Tram 226 Trust — check charity number SC054077 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Tram 226 Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054077. 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-tram-226-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:09:25.786Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Tram 226 Trust is a registered charity (number SC054077) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,378 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Tram 226 Trust? Registered charity number SC054077 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 2026-03-31) £2,378 ## What does The Tram 226 Trust do? 1. To advance education and heritage for the public benefit:- (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians. The tram 226 is on display at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, where there are engineering facilities. The sub frame and running gear is at present being developed through technical drawings, with volunteers undertaking the work. ## What causes is The Tram 226 Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tram 226 Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Tram 226 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-tram-226-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Tram 226 Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Tram 226 Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054077) 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 Tram 226 Trust's charity number? The Tram 226 Trust's charity number is SC054077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054077? Search SC054077 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 Tram 226 Trust do? 1. To advance education and heritage for the public benefit:- (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians. The tram 226 is on display at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, where there are engineering facilities. The sub frame and running gear is at present being developed through technical drawings, with volunteers undertaking the work. Does The Tram 226 Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tram 226 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 Tram 226 Trust? The Tram 226 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=SC054077).