--- title: "Brown Forbes Memorial Fund — check charity number SC029353 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brown Forbes Memorial Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029353. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/brown-forbes-memorial-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:10:04.798Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brown Forbes Memorial Fund is a registered charity (number SC029353) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £54,582 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Brown Forbes Memorial Fund? Registered charity number SC029353 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £54,582 Website [www.brownforbes.scot](https://www.brownforbes.scot/) ## What does Brown Forbes Memorial Fund do? The trustees make donations annually and invite applications from the relevant bodies. ## What causes is Brown Forbes Memorial Fund registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvementany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brown Forbes Memorial Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brown Forbes Memorial Fund 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=brown-forbes-memorial-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.brownforbes.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brown Forbes Memorial Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Brown Forbes Memorial Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029353) 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 Brown Forbes Memorial Fund's charity number? Brown Forbes Memorial Fund's charity number is SC029353. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029353? Search SC029353 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 Brown Forbes Memorial Fund do? The trustees make donations annually and invite applications from the relevant bodies. Does Brown Forbes Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brown Forbes Memorial Fund. 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 Brown Forbes Memorial Fund? Brown Forbes Memorial Fund's website is https://www.brownforbes.scot/ — 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=SC029353).