--- title: "Baird Educational Trust — check charity number SC033431 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Baird Educational Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033431. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/baird-educational-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:57:52.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Baird Educational Trust is a registered charity (number SC033431) 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. Its latest reported income was £487,035 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Baird Educational Trust? Registered charity number SC033431 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £487,035 ## What does Baird Educational Trust do? The Trust was set up to provide financial assistance to those undergoing a course of tuition, education or training (whether full or part time) in any of the performing, visual and literary arts. This is generally done in two different ways. We make donations to a number of educational establishments (e.g. vocational schools, further education colleges and universities) to fund bursaries for students studying in these branches of the arts. We also consider applications from, and make grants to, individuals who apply to us direct and meet our criteria for the award of such grants ## What causes is Baird Educational Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Baird Educational Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Baird Educational 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=baird-educational-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Baird Educational Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Baird Educational Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033431) 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 Baird Educational Trust's charity number? Baird Educational Trust's charity number is SC033431. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC033431? Search SC033431 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 Baird Educational Trust do? The Trust was set up to provide financial assistance to those undergoing a course of tuition, education or training (whether full or part time) in any of the performing, visual and literary arts. This is generally done in two different ways. We make donations to a number of educational establishments (e.g. vocational schools, further education colleges and universities) to fund bursaries for students studying in these branches of the arts. We also consider applications from, and make grants to, individuals who apply to us direct and meet our criteria for the award of such grants Does Baird Educational Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Baird Educational 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 Baird Educational Trust? Baird Educational 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=SC033431).