--- title: "William S Sutherland's Trust — check charity number SC020488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William S Sutherland's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020488. the advancement of health charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-s-sutherland-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:19:04.136Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William S Sutherland's Trust is a registered charity (number SC020488) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £4,518 (year ending 2021-04-05). 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 William S Sutherland's Trust? Registered charity number SC020488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2021-04-05) £4,518 ## What does William S Sutherland's Trust do? for the furtherance of the treatment of and research into asthma and other chest related diseases and complaints within the Highland Region of Scotland ## What causes is William S Sutherland's Trust registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William S Sutherland's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William S Sutherland's 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-s-sutherland-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is William S Sutherland's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. William S Sutherland's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020488) 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 S Sutherland's Trust's charity number? William S Sutherland's Trust's charity number is SC020488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020488? Search SC020488 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 S Sutherland's Trust do? for the furtherance of the treatment of and research into asthma and other chest related diseases and complaints within the Highland Region of Scotland Does William S Sutherland's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William S Sutherland's 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 S Sutherland's Trust? William S Sutherland's 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=SC020488).