Is Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust as a registered charity (number SC003031) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's charity number?

Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's charity number is SC003031. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003031?

Search SC003031 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.

Does Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brechin Mechanics Institute 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 Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust?

Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's website listed in our register data is https://brechinmechanicsinstitute.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust registered as a charity?

Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust was entered on the register on 19 May 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC003031Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £18,976
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £19,409
Registered charity number: SC003031
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus
Website: brechinmechanicsinstitute.com

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Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust (number SC003031) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust do?

Our building has 4 rooms which we let to regular local groups approx 200+ persons weekly. In addition we let to individuals for parties etc. The income this generates hopefully covers our outgoings.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust

Answers Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 May 1983
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust as a registered charity (number SC003031) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's charity number?: Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's charity number is SC003031. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003031?: Search SC003031 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 Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust do?: Our building has 4 rooms which we let to regular local groups approx 200+ persons weekly. In addition we let to individuals for parties etc. The income this generates hopefully covers our outgoings.
Does Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brechin Mechanics Institute 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 Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust?: Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust's website listed in our register data is https://brechinmechanicsinstitute.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust registered as a charity?: Brechin Mechanics Institute Trust was entered on the register on 19 May 1983.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.