--- title: "Bethany Christian Trust — check charity number SC003783 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bethany Christian Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003783. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/bethany-christian-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:36:59.611Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bethany Christian Trust is a registered charity (number SC003783) 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 £9,733,443 (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 Bethany Christian Trust? Registered charity number SC003783 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,733,443 Website [www.bethanychristiantrust.com](http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/) ## What does Bethany Christian Trust do? We are a national charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Scotland, one person, one family and one community at a time. Seeking to put Christian love into action and demonstrate the transforming impact of the Gospel in all that we do, our mission is to relieve the suffering and meet the long term needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. To do this we partner with communities, churches, organisations, local and national government, to offer tailored support and services. We’re ending homelessness in Scotland with 3 streams of support designed to meet people’s needs and bring lo… ## What causes is Bethany Christian Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethany Christian Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethany Christian 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=bethany-christian-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bethany Christian Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bethany Christian Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003783) 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 Bethany Christian Trust's charity number? Bethany Christian Trust's charity number is SC003783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003783? Search SC003783 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 Bethany Christian Trust do? We are a national charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Scotland, one person, one family and one community at a time. Seeking to put Christian love into action and demonstrate the transforming impact of the Gospel in all that we do, our mission is to relieve the suffering and meet the long term needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. To do this we partner with communities, churches, organisations, local and national government, to offer tailored support and services. We’re ending homelessness in Scotland with 3 streams of support designed to meet people’s needs and bring lo… Does Bethany Christian Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethany Christian 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 Bethany Christian Trust? Bethany Christian Trust's website is http://www.bethanychristiantrust.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=SC003783).