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title: "William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor — check charity number SC019719 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019719. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-greenhill-bequest-for-deserving-poor
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:28.677Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor is a registered charity (number SC019719) 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. Its latest reported income was £47 (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 William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor?

Registered charity number

SC019719

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

West Lothian

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£47

## What does William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor do?

To provide grants to the poor of Linlithgow

## What causes is William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor a legitimate charity?

Yes. William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019719) 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 Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor's charity number?

William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor's charity number is SC019719. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019719?

Search SC019719 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 Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor do?

To provide grants to the poor of Linlithgow

Does William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor. 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 Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor?

William Greenhill Bequest For Deserving Poor 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=SC019719).