--- title: "Anne Mathiesons Trust — check charity number SC002704 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Anne Mathiesons Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002704. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/anne-mathiesons-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:47:39.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Anne Mathiesons Trust is a registered charity (number SC002704) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Anne Mathiesons Trust? Registered charity number SC002704 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Ayrshire ## What does Anne Mathiesons Trust do? (IN THE LAST PLACE) On the death of my brother, the said Alexander Mitchell Mathieson should he survive me, or on my own death should he predecease me, I direct my Trustees to hold the residue of the Trust Estate and apply the free annual income thereof for the benefit of apinster ladies and widows who are in straightened circumstances and who my Trustees may consider in need of financial help and who have been resident within the Burgh of Cumnock and Holmhead for a period of not less than three years immediately preceding the date of the making of said benefit. ## What causes is Anne Mathiesons Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Anne Mathiesons Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Anne Mathiesons 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=anne-mathiesons-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Anne Mathiesons Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Anne Mathiesons Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002704) 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 Anne Mathiesons Trust's charity number? Anne Mathiesons Trust's charity number is SC002704. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002704? Search SC002704 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 Anne Mathiesons Trust do? (IN THE LAST PLACE) On the death of my brother, the said Alexander Mitchell Mathieson should he survive me, or on my own death should he predecease me, I direct my Trustees to hold the residue of the Trust Estate and apply the free annual income thereof for the benefit of apinster ladies and widows who are in straightened circumstances and who my Trustees may consider in need of financial help and who have been resident within the Burgh of Cumnock and Holmhead for a period of not less than three years immediately preceding the date of the making of said benefit. Does Anne Mathiesons Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Anne Mathiesons 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 Anne Mathiesons Trust? Anne Mathiesons 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=SC002704).