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title: "Alec Russell Educational Trust — check charity number SC047983 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Alec Russell Educational Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047983. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/alec-russell-educational-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:54:28.722Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Alec Russell Educational Trust is a registered charity (number SC047983) 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; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £12,449 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Alec Russell Educational Trust?

Registered charity number

SC047983

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£12,449

Website

[www.aret.scot](http://www.aret.scot/)

## What does Alec Russell Educational Trust do?

To support attainment in and access to education for children, young people and adults in Sierra Leone.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alec Russell Educational 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.aret.scot/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Alec Russell Educational Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Alec Russell Educational Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047983) 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 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?

To support attainment in and access to education for children, young people and adults in Sierra Leone.

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 is http://www.aret.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC047983).