--- title: "W Gordon Smith Award — check charity number SC044727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is W Gordon Smith Award a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044727. the advancement of education 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/w-gordon-smith-award retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:21:00.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer W Gordon Smith Award is a registered charity (number SC044727) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,418 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 W Gordon Smith Award? Registered charity number SC044727 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 2023-03-31) £1,418 ## What does W Gordon Smith Award do? The Trustees shall hold and apply the Trust Property in such manner as they think fit for any purposes which appear to them in their absolute discretion directed to the advancement of education, the arts, heritage, culture or science. ## What causes is W Gordon Smith Award registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for W Gordon Smith Award yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. W Gordon Smith Award 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-gordon-smith-award&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is W Gordon Smith Award a legitimate charity? Yes. W Gordon Smith Award is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044727) 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 Gordon Smith Award's charity number? W Gordon Smith Award's charity number is SC044727. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044727? Search SC044727 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 Gordon Smith Award do? The Trustees shall hold and apply the Trust Property in such manner as they think fit for any purposes which appear to them in their absolute discretion directed to the advancement of education, the arts, heritage, culture or science. Does W Gordon Smith Award have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for W Gordon Smith Award. 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 Gordon Smith Award? W Gordon Smith Award 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=SC044727).