--- title: "Balmore Trust Ltd — check charity number SC008930 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balmore Trust Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008930. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balmore-trust-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:19:34.463Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balmore Trust Ltd is a registered charity (number SC008930) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £69,055 (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 Balmore Trust Ltd? Registered charity number SC008930 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £69,055 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balmore Trust Ltd 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=balmore-trust-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balmore Trust Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Balmore Trust Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008930) 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 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. 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=SC008930).