--- title: "William Dawson Trust — check charity number SC010662 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Dawson Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010662. 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/william-dawson-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:36:52.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Dawson Trust is a registered charity (number SC010662) 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 £138,192 (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 William Dawson Trust? Registered charity number SC010662 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 2025-12-31) £138,192 ## What does William Dawson Trust do? Charity is set up to make donations to some specific recipients, other public institutions in Edinburgh & Glasgow and provide bursaries to deserving students at Glasgow & Edinburgh universities. Funds are generated from stock exchange investments and the management of a property portfolio. ## What causes is William Dawson 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 William Dawson Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Dawson 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=william-dawson-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Dawson Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. William Dawson Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010662) 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 William Dawson Trust's charity number? William Dawson Trust's charity number is SC010662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010662? Search SC010662 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 William Dawson Trust do? Charity is set up to make donations to some specific recipients, other public institutions in Edinburgh & Glasgow and provide bursaries to deserving students at Glasgow & Edinburgh universities. Funds are generated from stock exchange investments and the management of a property portfolio. Does William Dawson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Dawson 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 William Dawson Trust? William Dawson Trust 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=SC010662).