--- title: "Alexander Moncur Trust — check charity number SC008863 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alexander Moncur Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008863. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alexander-moncur-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:34:32.908Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alexander Moncur Trust is a registered charity (number SC008863) 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; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £290,972 (year ending 2024-12-29). 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 Alexander Moncur Trust? Registered charity number SC008863 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-29) £290,972 Website [www.moncurtrust.org](http://www.moncurtrust.org/) ## What does Alexander Moncur Trust do? The trust was constututed by Will of the Late Alexander Moncur which states - 'Save only as regards administrative charges and costs, the free annual income of Alexander Moncur’s Trust, and even the capital thereof to such extent as the Trustees shall in their sole and absolute discretion think fit, shall be applied annually or otherwise by the Trustees solely and exclusively to charitable purposes in Scotland and England, the Trustees being the sole judges of the particular charitable purposes aforesaid to be benefited from time to time' The Trust did not undertake any activity directly but… ## What causes is Alexander Moncur Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alexander Moncur Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alexander Moncur 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=alexander-moncur-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.moncurtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alexander Moncur Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Alexander Moncur Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008863) 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 Alexander Moncur Trust's charity number? Alexander Moncur Trust's charity number is SC008863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008863? Search SC008863 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 Alexander Moncur Trust do? The trust was constututed by Will of the Late Alexander Moncur which states - 'Save only as regards administrative charges and costs, the free annual income of Alexander Moncur’s Trust, and even the capital thereof to such extent as the Trustees shall in their sole and absolute discretion think fit, shall be applied annually or otherwise by the Trustees solely and exclusively to charitable purposes in Scotland and England, the Trustees being the sole judges of the particular charitable purposes aforesaid to be benefited from time to time' The Trust did not undertake any activity directly but… Does Alexander Moncur Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alexander Moncur 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 Alexander Moncur Trust? Alexander Moncur Trust's website is http://www.moncurtrust.org — 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=SC008863).