--- title: "Ayrshire Rivers Trust — check charity number SC030426 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ayrshire Rivers Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030426. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayrshire-rivers-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:53.317Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ayrshire Rivers Trust is a registered charity (number SC030426) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £248,639 (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 Ayrshire Rivers Trust? Registered charity number SC030426 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £248,639 Website [www.ayrshireriverstrust.org](http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org/) ## What does Ayrshire Rivers Trust do? Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART) is a conservation charity, centred in Ayrshire. Founded in 2000, its original aim is the conservation of wild salmon and sea trout stocks in Ayrshire's rivers. ART's purpose has evolved to encompass the conservation of freshwater ecosystems throughout Ayrshire using all available resources through collaboration, education and investment. The Trust has created a five year Strategic Plan and this plan recognises that the Trust has moved from simply the conservation of wild salmon and sea trout and, although these keystone species remain as vital indicators of the hea… ## What causes is Ayrshire Rivers Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire Rivers Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ayrshire Rivers 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=ayrshire-rivers-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ayrshire Rivers Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Ayrshire Rivers Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030426) 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 Ayrshire Rivers Trust's charity number? Ayrshire Rivers Trust's charity number is SC030426. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030426? Search SC030426 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 Ayrshire Rivers Trust do? Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART) is a conservation charity, centred in Ayrshire. Founded in 2000, its original aim is the conservation of wild salmon and sea trout stocks in Ayrshire's rivers. ART's purpose has evolved to encompass the conservation of freshwater ecosystems throughout Ayrshire using all available resources through collaboration, education and investment. The Trust has created a five year Strategic Plan and this plan recognises that the Trust has moved from simply the conservation of wild salmon and sea trout and, although these keystone species remain as vital indicators of the hea… Does Ayrshire Rivers Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Rivers 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 Ayrshire Rivers Trust? Ayrshire Rivers Trust's website is http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.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=SC030426).