--- title: "Why Not?, Why Not? Trust — check charity number SC048633 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Why Not?, Why Not? Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048633. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/why-not-why-not-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:29:03.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Why Not?, Why Not? Trust is a registered charity (number SC048633) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £616,552 (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 Why Not?, Why Not? Trust? Registered charity number SC048633 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £616,552 Website [www.whynottrust.org](http://www.whynottrust.org/) ## What does Why Not?, Why Not? Trust do? The charity was established recognising the importance of relationships to all individuals, and that young people who have experience of the care system sometime have not had the learning or opportunities to develop and maintain supportive relationships. We create communities of support, where people can receive support from experienced, qualified workers, or from other members of the community. We have created communities for people who are becoming parents, are students and who are transitioning from care. We have also developed programmes allowing young people still in the care system t… ## What causes is Why Not?, Why Not? Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Why Not?, Why Not? Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Why Not?, Why Not? 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? 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=why-not-why-not-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.whynottrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Why Not?, Why Not? Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Why Not?, Why Not? Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048633) 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 Why Not?, Why Not? Trust's charity number? Why Not?, Why Not? Trust's charity number is SC048633. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048633? Search SC048633 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 Why Not?, Why Not? Trust do? The charity was established recognising the importance of relationships to all individuals, and that young people who have experience of the care system sometime have not had the learning or opportunities to develop and maintain supportive relationships. We create communities of support, where people can receive support from experienced, qualified workers, or from other members of the community. We have created communities for people who are becoming parents, are students and who are transitioning from care. We have also developed programmes allowing young people still in the care system t… Does Why Not?, Why Not? Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Why Not?, Why Not? 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 Why Not?, Why Not? Trust? Why Not?, Why Not? Trust's website is http://www.whynottrust.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](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=SC048633).