Is Alec Russell Educational Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alec Russell Educational Trust as a registered charity (number SC047983) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Alec Russell Educational Trust's charity number?

Alec Russell Educational Trust's charity number is SC047983. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047983?

Search SC047983 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.

Does Alec Russell Educational Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alec Russell Educational 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 Alec Russell Educational Trust?

Alec Russell Educational Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.aret.scot. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Alec Russell Educational Trust registered as a charity?

Alec Russell Educational Trust was entered on the register on 7 December 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047983SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Alec Russell Educational Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Alec Russell Educational Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Alec Russell Educational Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £13,986
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £14,144
Registered charity number: SC047983
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.aret.scot

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Alec Russell Educational Trust (number SC047983) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Alec Russell Educational Trust do?

ARET was established to support access to education and educational attainment of adults and children living primarily in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is the third poorest country in the world where education is not freely available to children. Roughly 70% of Sierra Leone’s adult population have limited literacy and numeracy skills as schooling has been interrupted by a prolonged civil war, Ebola outbreak and more recently significant flooding in the country. More recently the impact of COVID 19 and the war in Ukraine resulted in significant food insecurity and high inflation. The principal ac…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alec Russell Educational Trust

Answers Alec Russell Educational Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 December 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Alec Russell Educational Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alec Russell Educational Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alec Russell Educational Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alec Russell Educational Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alec Russell Educational Trust as a registered charity (number SC047983) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Alec Russell Educational Trust's charity number?: Alec Russell Educational Trust's charity number is SC047983. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047983?: Search SC047983 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 Alec Russell Educational Trust do?: ARET was established to support access to education and educational attainment of adults and children living primarily in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is the third poorest country in the world where education is not freely available to children. Roughly 70% of Sierra Leone’s adult population have limited literacy and numeracy skills as schooling has been interrupted by a prolonged civil war, Ebola outbreak and more recently significant flooding in the country. More recently the impact of COVID 19 and the war in Ukraine resulted in significant food insecurity and high inflation. The principal ac…
Does Alec Russell Educational Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alec Russell Educational 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 Alec Russell Educational Trust?: Alec Russell Educational Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.aret.scot. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Alec Russell Educational Trust registered as a charity?: Alec Russell Educational Trust was entered on the register on 7 December 2017.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.