--- title: "WCH Trust for Children — check charity number SC003724 | CharityCompare" description: "Is WCH Trust for Children a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003724. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/wch-trust-for-children retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:40.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer WCH Trust for Children is a registered charity (number SC003724) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £30,474 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 WCH Trust for Children? Registered charity number SC003724 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £30,474 ## What does WCH Trust for Children do? Donates to ex-residents of the Widowers' Children's Home and provides grants to other charities who provide services to children and young people in Scotland ## What causes is WCH Trust for Children registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for WCH Trust for Children yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. WCH Trust for Children 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=wch-trust-for-children&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is WCH Trust for Children a legitimate charity? Yes. WCH Trust for Children is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003724) 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 WCH Trust for Children's charity number? WCH Trust for Children's charity number is SC003724. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003724? Search SC003724 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 WCH Trust for Children do? Donates to ex-residents of the Widowers' Children's Home and provides grants to other charities who provide services to children and young people in Scotland Does WCH Trust for Children have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for WCH Trust for Children. 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 WCH Trust for Children? WCH Trust for Children 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=SC003724).