--- title: "Appin Community Development Trust — check charity number SC047073 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Appin Community Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047073. 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/appin-community-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:38:36.557Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Appin Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC047073) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £185,419 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Appin Community Development Trust? Registered charity number SC047073 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £185,419 Website [www.appin.scot](http://www.appin.scot/) ## What does Appin Community Development Trust do? Our charity designs and delivers a range of activities, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of the Appin community, generating a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. These include running a community transport scheme, tourism management, oversight of the playpark and boathouse in partnership with their user groups, development and delivery of a health and wellbeing programme, development of new initiatives (eg Appin Rainforest Regeneration Project) and management of the Appin community website. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Appin Community Development 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=appin-community-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.appin.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Appin Community Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Appin Community Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047073) 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 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? Our charity designs and delivers a range of activities, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of the Appin community, generating a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. These include running a community transport scheme, tourism management, oversight of the playpark and boathouse in partnership with their user groups, development and delivery of a health and wellbeing programme, development of new initiatives (eg Appin Rainforest Regeneration Project) and management of the Appin community website. 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 is http://www.appin.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=SC047073).