--- title: "Baillie Clark Coal Fund — check charity number SC028450 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Baillie Clark Coal Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028450. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/baillie-clark-coal-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:43:49.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Baillie Clark Coal Fund is a registered charity (number SC028450) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,283 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Baillie Clark Coal Fund? Registered charity number SC028450 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £5,283 ## What does Baillie Clark Coal Fund do? The objects of the Trust are stated to be the establishment of a coal fund for the distribution of coal in winter among poor householders whom the Trustees shall judge to be proper objects of charity residing in the town of Old Aberdeen, in Spital and Seaton or the lands betwixt Old Aberdeen, Spital, Seaton and the sea. In recent years with fewer and fewer people using coal the Trustees have distributed electricity vouchers at Christmas to people in the above categories identified by the Minister of St. Machar’s Cathedral, using the annual income of the Trust. ## What causes is Baillie Clark Coal Fund registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Baillie Clark Coal Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Baillie Clark Coal Fund 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=baillie-clark-coal-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Baillie Clark Coal Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Baillie Clark Coal Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028450) 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 Baillie Clark Coal Fund's charity number? Baillie Clark Coal Fund's charity number is SC028450. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028450? Search SC028450 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 Baillie Clark Coal Fund do? The objects of the Trust are stated to be the establishment of a coal fund for the distribution of coal in winter among poor householders whom the Trustees shall judge to be proper objects of charity residing in the town of Old Aberdeen, in Spital and Seaton or the lands betwixt Old Aberdeen, Spital, Seaton and the sea. In recent years with fewer and fewer people using coal the Trustees have distributed electricity vouchers at Christmas to people in the above categories identified by the Minister of St. Machar’s Cathedral, using the annual income of the Trust. Does Baillie Clark Coal Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Baillie Clark Coal Fund. 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 Baillie Clark Coal Fund? Baillie Clark Coal Fund 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=SC028450).