--- title: "Blairs Museum Trust — check charity number SC020416 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blairs Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020416. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blairs-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:57:24.735Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blairs Museum Trust is a registered charity (number SC020416) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £96,086 (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 Blairs Museum Trust? Registered charity number SC020416 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £96,086 Website [www.blairsmuseum.com](http://www.blairsmuseum.com/) ## What does Blairs Museum Trust do? The charity curates the historical objects and documentary records of the Catholic Church in, and relating to, Scotland, including the Scots Colleges (seminaries) in Rome and in Salamanca. The collections include items of national and international significance, such as the Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, and documents relating to Jacobite history. Themes can include education, family history, communities, social change etc. Our historic Collections are a widely-used resource, and we encourage and promote public outreach including visits, lectures, symposia and special events. A… ## What causes is Blairs Museum Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blairs Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blairs Museum 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=blairs-museum-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.blairsmuseum.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blairs Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Blairs Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020416) 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 Blairs Museum Trust's charity number? Blairs Museum Trust's charity number is SC020416. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020416? Search SC020416 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 Blairs Museum Trust do? The charity curates the historical objects and documentary records of the Catholic Church in, and relating to, Scotland, including the Scots Colleges (seminaries) in Rome and in Salamanca. The collections include items of national and international significance, such as the Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, and documents relating to Jacobite history. Themes can include education, family history, communities, social change etc. Our historic Collections are a widely-used resource, and we encourage and promote public outreach including visits, lectures, symposia and special events. A… Does Blairs Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blairs Museum 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 Blairs Museum Trust? Blairs Museum Trust's website is http://www.blairsmuseum.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=SC020416).