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Registered charity · No. SC027212Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Highland

Wayfarer Trust

Wayfarer Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Highland.

Quick answer

Wayfarer Trust is a registered charity (number SC027212) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £103,924 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Wayfarer Trust?

Registered charity number
SC027212
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Highland
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£103,924

What does Wayfarer Trust do?

To offer hospitality and encouragement in person at Freswick Castle and to educate, encourage and inspire people in the world of arts and media, with a special emphasis on spiritual development and artistic excellence via videos and newsletters.

What causes is Wayfarer Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wayfarer Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wayfarer 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wayfarer Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Wayfarer Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027212) 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 Wayfarer Trust's charity number?
Wayfarer Trust's charity number is SC027212. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027212?
Search SC027212 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 Wayfarer Trust do?
To offer hospitality and encouragement in person at Freswick Castle and to educate, encourage and inspire people in the world of arts and media, with a special emphasis on spiritual development and artistic excellence via videos and newsletters.
Does Wayfarer Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wayfarer 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 Wayfarer Trust?
Wayfarer Trust's website is http://www.wayfarertrust.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.