--- title: "W A Cargill Fund — check charity number SC008456 | CharityCompare" description: "Is W A Cargill Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008456. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/w-a-cargill-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:20:27.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer W A Cargill Fund is a registered charity (number SC008456) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £652,499 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 W A Cargill Fund? Registered charity number SC008456 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £652,499 ## What does W A Cargill Fund do? The trustees are empowered to retain the whole or part of the residue of the means and estate of the fund for such time as they may think fit, or permanently, and to apply the whole or such part of the income of said retained portion for such charitable purposes in or connected with Glasgow and/or the West of Scotland as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may decide. Payments can be made to or on behalf of any Hospitals, Institutions, Societies or others whose work in the opinion of the trustees is likely to be beneficial to the community. It is not the trustees current policy to give… ## What causes is W A Cargill Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for W A Cargill Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. W A Cargill Fund 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=w-a-cargill-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is W A Cargill Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. W A Cargill Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008456) 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 W A Cargill Fund's charity number? W A Cargill Fund's charity number is SC008456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008456? Search SC008456 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 W A Cargill Fund do? The trustees are empowered to retain the whole or part of the residue of the means and estate of the fund for such time as they may think fit, or permanently, and to apply the whole or such part of the income of said retained portion for such charitable purposes in or connected with Glasgow and/or the West of Scotland as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may decide. Payments can be made to or on behalf of any Hospitals, Institutions, Societies or others whose work in the opinion of the trustees is likely to be beneficial to the community. It is not the trustees current policy to give… Does W A Cargill Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for W A Cargill Fund. 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 W A Cargill Fund? W A Cargill Fund 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=SC008456).