--- title: "The Turtleton Charitable Trust — check charity number SC038018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Turtleton Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038018. 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-turtleton-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:55:33.223Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Turtleton Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC038018) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £486,127 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Turtleton Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC038018 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 2025-06-30) £486,127 Website [www.turcanconnell.com/turtleton](http://www.turcanconnell.com/turtleton/) ## What does The Turtleton Charitable Trust do? The Trustees shall pay or apply the Trust Funds for the benefit or furtherance of such purposes as they in their absolute discretion shall determine. Although the objectives are wide reaching, the Trustees favour supporting projects in the areas of the advancement of arts, culture and heritage and to support the disadvantaged and the advancement of education. Supporting those chosen organisations is by way of one off grants or multi-year grants. ## What causes is The Turtleton Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Turtleton Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Turtleton 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-turtleton-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.turcanconnell.com/turtleton/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Turtleton Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Turtleton Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038018) 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 Turtleton Charitable Trust's charity number? The Turtleton Charitable Trust's charity number is SC038018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038018? Search SC038018 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 Turtleton Charitable Trust do? The Trustees shall pay or apply the Trust Funds for the benefit or furtherance of such purposes as they in their absolute discretion shall determine. Although the objectives are wide reaching, the Trustees favour supporting projects in the areas of the advancement of arts, culture and heritage and to support the disadvantaged and the advancement of education. Supporting those chosen organisations is by way of one off grants or multi-year grants. Does The Turtleton Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Turtleton 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 Turtleton Charitable Trust? The Turtleton Charitable Trust's website is http://www.turcanconnell.com/turtleton/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC038018).