--- title: "Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust — check charity number SC006493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006493. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the pro" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/addison-smith-ewart-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:11.674Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC006493) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £20,898 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC006493 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 2025-10-31) £20,898 ## What does Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust do? The net income of the Trust is held for a specified beneficiary ## What causes is Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable 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=addison-smith-ewart-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006493) 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 Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust's charity number? Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust's charity number is SC006493. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006493? Search SC006493 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 Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust do? The net income of the Trust is held for a specified beneficiary Does Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable 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 Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable Trust? Addison Smith/ Ewart Charitable 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=SC006493).