--- title: "Bishop George Hays Trust — check charity number SC007830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop George Hays Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007830. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-george-hays-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:46.914Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop George Hays Trust is a registered charity (number SC007830) 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 £87,931 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Bishop George Hays Trust? Registered charity number SC007830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £87,931 ## What does Bishop George Hays Trust do? The charity was set up to provide educational and religious assistance to those who are underprivileged. We make grants to the participating dioceses in Scotland to carry out this work where they feel it is most needed. ## What causes is Bishop George Hays Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop George Hays Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop George Hays 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=bishop-george-hays-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop George Hays Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop George Hays Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007830) 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 Bishop George Hays Trust's charity number? Bishop George Hays Trust's charity number is SC007830. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007830? Search SC007830 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 Bishop George Hays Trust do? The charity was set up to provide educational and religious assistance to those who are underprivileged. We make grants to the participating dioceses in Scotland to carry out this work where they feel it is most needed. Does Bishop George Hays Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop George Hays 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 Bishop George Hays Trust? Bishop George Hays Trust 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=SC007830).