--- title: "Thistle Trust — check charity number SC003834 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thistle Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003834. the advancement of religion 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/thistle-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:07:48.966Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thistle Trust is a registered charity (number SC003834) 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 religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £150,061 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Thistle Trust? Registered charity number SC003834 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 2025-07-31) £150,061 ## What does Thistle Trust do? Thistle Trust funds are applied to meet expenditure in connection with religious services and other events held in the Robin Chapel, Craigmillar, Edinburgh and on maintenance of the building. The Robin Chapel employs its own Chaplain but also has a core of visiting ministers, deacons and priests who regularly lead the worship at the chapel. A resident organist and choir are also in attendance at services. The chapel has its own small congregation but welcomes a number of groups from residential homes, schools, older people’s groups and other church groups. Baptisms, weddings and funerals also… ## What causes is Thistle Trust registered for? the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thistle Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thistle 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=thistle-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thistle Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Thistle Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003834) 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 Thistle Trust's charity number? Thistle Trust's charity number is SC003834. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003834? Search SC003834 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 Thistle Trust do? Thistle Trust funds are applied to meet expenditure in connection with religious services and other events held in the Robin Chapel, Craigmillar, Edinburgh and on maintenance of the building. The Robin Chapel employs its own Chaplain but also has a core of visiting ministers, deacons and priests who regularly lead the worship at the chapel. A resident organist and choir are also in attendance at services. The chapel has its own small congregation but welcomes a number of groups from residential homes, schools, older people’s groups and other church groups. Baptisms, weddings and funerals also… Does Thistle Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thistle 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 Thistle Trust? Thistle 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=SC003834).