Is Balmore Trust Ltd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balmore Trust Ltd as a registered charity (number SC008930) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Balmore Trust Ltd's charity number?

Balmore Trust Ltd's charity number is SC008930. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008930?

Search SC008930 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.

Does Balmore Trust Ltd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balmore Trust Ltd. 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 Balmore Trust Ltd?

Balmore Trust Ltd does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Balmore Trust Ltd registered as a charity?

Balmore Trust Ltd was entered on the register on 25 June 1980.

Registered charity · No. SC008930Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Balmore Trust Ltd

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Balmore Trust Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Balmore Trust Ltd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £69,055
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £191,287
Registered charity number: SC008930
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Dunbartonshire

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Balmore Trust Ltd (number SC008930) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Balmore Trust Ltd do?

The Balmore trust was set up to relieve poverty, with a particular focus on partnerships with smallholder farmers and their communities in Africa. It works to promote trade justice, working through, and supporting, its fair trade subsidiary, JTS. It works with and supports its producer partners to deliver capacity building projects aimed at supporting them to develop sustainable livelihoods.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Balmore Trust Ltd

Answers Balmore Trust Ltd gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 June 1980
Where it says it operates: East Dunbartonshire

What causes is Balmore Trust Ltd registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Balmore Trust Ltd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Balmore Trust Ltd. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Balmore Trust Ltd?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balmore Trust Ltd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balmore Trust Ltd as a registered charity (number SC008930) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Balmore Trust Ltd's charity number?: Balmore Trust Ltd's charity number is SC008930. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008930?: Search SC008930 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 Balmore Trust Ltd do?: The Balmore trust was set up to relieve poverty, with a particular focus on partnerships with smallholder farmers and their communities in Africa. It works to promote trade justice, working through, and supporting, its fair trade subsidiary, JTS. It works with and supports its producer partners to deliver capacity building projects aimed at supporting them to develop sustainable livelihoods.
Does Balmore Trust Ltd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balmore Trust Ltd. 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 Balmore Trust Ltd?: Balmore Trust Ltd does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Balmore Trust Ltd registered as a charity?: Balmore Trust Ltd was entered on the register on 25 June 1980.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.