Is Appin Community Development Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Appin Community Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC047073) 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 Appin Community Development Trust's charity number?

Appin Community Development Trust's charity number is SC047073. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047073?

Search SC047073 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 Appin Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Appin Community Development 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 Appin Community Development Trust?

Appin Community Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.appin.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 Appin Community Development Trust registered as a charity?

Appin Community Development Trust was entered on the register on 5 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047073SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Appin Community Development Trust

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

Appin Community Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Appin Community Development Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £210,643
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £186,845
Registered charity number: SC047073
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.appin.scot

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Appin Community Development Trust (number SC047073) 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 Appin Community Development Trust do?

The main purpose of the Trust is the advancement of community development and resilience through the design and delivery of a range of activities, services and infrastructure that will help Appin become a more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community for all who live and work here.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Appin Community Development Trust

Answers Appin Community Development Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 January 2017
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Appin Community Development Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Appin Community Development Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Appin Community Development 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

What should you check before donating to Appin Community Development Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Appin Community Development Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Appin Community Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC047073) 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 Appin Community Development Trust's charity number?: Appin Community Development Trust's charity number is SC047073. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047073?: Search SC047073 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 Appin Community Development Trust do?: The main purpose of the Trust is the advancement of community development and resilience through the design and delivery of a range of activities, services and infrastructure that will help Appin become a more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community for all who live and work here.
Does Appin Community Development Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Appin Community Development 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 Appin Community Development Trust?: Appin Community Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.appin.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 Appin Community Development Trust registered as a charity?: Appin Community Development Trust was entered on the register on 5 January 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.