--- title: "The Younger (Benmore) Trust — check charity number SC000284 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Younger (Benmore) Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000284. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-younger-benmore-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T17:21:23.374Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Younger (Benmore) Trust is a registered charity (number SC000284) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £25,334 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Younger (Benmore) Trust? Registered charity number SC000284 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,334 ## What does The Younger (Benmore) Trust do? The Younger (Benmore) Trust makes funds available for such agreed projects in the Garden as come within the aims of the Trust but which cannot readily be funded from normal Botanic Garden sources. The Trust periodically also makes funds available to assist garden staff in furthering their knowledge of silvicultural and botanical practices and it may provide student incentives from time to time. The purposes include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. ## What causes is The Younger (Benmore) Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Younger (Benmore) Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Younger (Benmore) 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-younger-benmore-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Younger (Benmore) Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Younger (Benmore) Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000284) 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 Younger (Benmore) Trust's charity number? The Younger (Benmore) Trust's charity number is SC000284. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000284? Search SC000284 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 Younger (Benmore) Trust do? The Younger (Benmore) Trust makes funds available for such agreed projects in the Garden as come within the aims of the Trust but which cannot readily be funded from normal Botanic Garden sources. The Trust periodically also makes funds available to assist garden staff in furthering their knowledge of silvicultural and botanical practices and it may provide student incentives from time to time. The purposes include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Does The Younger (Benmore) Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Younger (Benmore) 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 Younger (Benmore) Trust? The Younger (Benmore) 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=SC000284).