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title: "Bairdwatson Charitable Trust — check charity number SC038468 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bairdwatson Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038468. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/bairdwatson-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:40:02.433Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bairdwatson Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC038468) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £90,727 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bairdwatson Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

SC038468

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£90,727

Website

[www.bairdwatson.org](http://www.bairdwatson.org/)

## What does Bairdwatson Charitable Trust do?

The Trust makes grants to registered charities and to other organisations for charitable work in Scotland and India via Foundation Scotland.

## What causes is Bairdwatson Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bairdwatson Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bairdwatson Charitable 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bairdwatson Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bairdwatson Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038468) 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 Bairdwatson Charitable Trust's charity number?

Bairdwatson Charitable Trust's charity number is SC038468. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038468?

Search SC038468 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 Bairdwatson Charitable Trust do?

The Trust makes grants to registered charities and to other organisations for charitable work in Scotland and India via Foundation Scotland.

Does Bairdwatson Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bairdwatson Charitable 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 Bairdwatson Charitable Trust?

Bairdwatson Charitable Trust's website is http://www.bairdwatson.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=SC038468).