--- title: "Bell's Nautical Trust — check charity number SC017199 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bell's Nautical Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017199. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bell-s-nautical-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:03.546Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bell's Nautical Trust is a registered charity (number SC017199) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £12,150 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Bell's Nautical Trust? Registered charity number SC017199 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £12,150 Website [www.bellsnauticaltrust.com](http://www.bellsnauticaltrust.com/) ## What does Bell's Nautical Trust do? Manage an endowment which supports donations to promote maritime education in Scotland ## What causes is Bell's Nautical Trust registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bell's Nautical Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bell's Nautical 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=bell-s-nautical-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bellsnauticaltrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bell's Nautical Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bell's Nautical Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017199) 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 Bell's Nautical Trust's charity number? Bell's Nautical Trust's charity number is SC017199. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017199? Search SC017199 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 Bell's Nautical Trust do? Manage an endowment which supports donations to promote maritime education in Scotland Does Bell's Nautical Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bell's Nautical 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 Bell's Nautical Trust? Bell's Nautical Trust's website is http://www.bellsnauticaltrust.com — 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=SC017199).