--- title: "Blantyre Community Trust — check charity number SC049974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blantyre Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049974. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blantyre-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:57:53.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blantyre Community Trust is a registered charity (number SC049974) 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 citizenship or community development; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £24,161 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Blantyre Community Trust? Registered charity number SC049974 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £24,161 ## What does Blantyre Community Trust do? We are set up to advance community development and regeneration within the community of Blantyre. Our main activities are: 1. Supporting local people to identify and articulate their needs and act to address those needs. 2. Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used for recreational, heritage and cultural pursuits in order to improve the wellbeing of the community of Blantyre and visitors to the area. 3. Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used by the community to assist the advancement of community development. ## What causes is Blantyre Community Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blantyre Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blantyre Community 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=blantyre-community-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blantyre Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Blantyre Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049974) 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 Blantyre Community Trust's charity number? Blantyre Community Trust's charity number is SC049974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049974? Search SC049974 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 Blantyre Community Trust do? We are set up to advance community development and regeneration within the community of Blantyre. Our main activities are: 1. Supporting local people to identify and articulate their needs and act to address those needs. 2. Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used for recreational, heritage and cultural pursuits in order to improve the wellbeing of the community of Blantyre and visitors to the area. 3. Providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used by the community to assist the advancement of community development. Does Blantyre Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blantyre Community 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 Blantyre Community Trust? Blantyre Community 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=SC049974).