--- title: "Anderson Local Collection Trust — check charity number SC008509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Anderson Local Collection Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008509. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/anderson-local-collection-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:39.378Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Anderson Local Collection Trust is a registered charity (number SC008509) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Anderson Local Collection Trust? Registered charity number SC008509 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does Anderson Local Collection Trust do? The Trust was created in 1981 to implement the wishes informally expressed by Miss A.T. Anderson that her collection of pictures of Helensburgh and Dumbartonshire should be kept for Helensburgh if a suitable place could be found to hang them together. The Trust had and has no funds.Dumbarton District Council ceased to exist in 1985 and Helensburgh is now situated in the local government area of Argyll and Bute, which took on the obligations undertaken by Dumbarton District Council in terms of the Trust Deed. The collection is now stored in the Library at Helensburgh in the safe keeping of A… ## What causes is Anderson Local Collection Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Anderson Local Collection Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Anderson Local Collection 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=anderson-local-collection-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Anderson Local Collection Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Anderson Local Collection Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008509) 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 Anderson Local Collection Trust's charity number? Anderson Local Collection Trust's charity number is SC008509. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008509? Search SC008509 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 Anderson Local Collection Trust do? The Trust was created in 1981 to implement the wishes informally expressed by Miss A.T. Anderson that her collection of pictures of Helensburgh and Dumbartonshire should be kept for Helensburgh if a suitable place could be found to hang them together. The Trust had and has no funds.Dumbarton District Council ceased to exist in 1985 and Helensburgh is now situated in the local government area of Argyll and Bute, which took on the obligations undertaken by Dumbarton District Council in terms of the Trust Deed. The collection is now stored in the Library at Helensburgh in the safe keeping of A… Does Anderson Local Collection Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Anderson Local Collection 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 Anderson Local Collection Trust? Anderson Local Collection 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=SC008509).