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title: "Brisbane Observatory Trust — check charity number SC042253 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brisbane Observatory Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042253. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brisbane-observatory-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:33:42.948Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brisbane Observatory Trust is a registered charity (number SC042253) 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. 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 Brisbane Observatory Trust?

Registered charity number

SC042253

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

North Ayrshire

## What does Brisbane Observatory Trust do?

To save and protect the remains of the Brisbane Observatory located in Largs Ayrshire

## What causes is Brisbane Observatory Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brisbane Observatory Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brisbane Observatory 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Brisbane Observatory Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brisbane Observatory Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042253) 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 Brisbane Observatory Trust's charity number?

Brisbane Observatory Trust's charity number is SC042253. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042253?

Search SC042253 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 Brisbane Observatory Trust do?

To save and protect the remains of the Brisbane Observatory located in Largs Ayrshire

Does Brisbane Observatory Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brisbane Observatory 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 Brisbane Observatory Trust?

Brisbane Observatory 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=SC042253).