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title: "Thurso Community Development Trust — check charity number SC049082 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thurso Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049082. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thurso-community-development-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:16:07.471Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thurso Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC049082) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £99,827 (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 Thurso Community Development Trust?

Registered charity number

SC049082

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Highland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£99,827

Website

[www.thursocdt.co.uk](http://www.thursocdt.co.uk/)

## What does Thurso Community Development Trust do?

The charity aims to make Thurso a better place to live, work and visit through community led sustainable development. We achieve this by taking a proactive approach as a community anchor organisation and develop projects based on evidenced community needs.

## What causes is Thurso Community Development Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thurso Community Development Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thurso Community Development 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Thurso Community Development Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thurso Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049082) 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 Thurso Community Development Trust's charity number?

Thurso Community Development Trust's charity number is SC049082. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049082?

Search SC049082 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 Thurso Community Development Trust do?

The charity aims to make Thurso a better place to live, work and visit through community led sustainable development. We achieve this by taking a proactive approach as a community anchor organisation and develop projects based on evidenced community needs.

Does Thurso Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thurso Community Development 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 Thurso Community Development Trust?

Thurso Community Development Trust's website is http://www.thursocdt.co.uk — 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=SC049082).