--- title: "Brownlie Charitable Trust — check charity number SC016708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brownlie Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016708. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/brownlie-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:09:31.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brownlie Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC016708) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £65,035 (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 Brownlie Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC016708 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) £65,035 ## What does Brownlie Charitable Trust do? The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn and allow payments of income or capital to, or for the benefit of, such charitable institutions, societies or organisations as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may select. The Trust primarily furthers its charitable purposes through making donations annually and invites applications/appeals from relevant bodies co-ordinated through its registered office. ## What causes is Brownlie Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brownlie Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brownlie Charitable 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=brownlie-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brownlie Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Brownlie Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016708) 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 Brownlie Charitable Trust's charity number? Brownlie Charitable Trust's charity number is SC016708. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016708? Search SC016708 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 Brownlie Charitable Trust do? The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn and allow payments of income or capital to, or for the benefit of, such charitable institutions, societies or organisations as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may select. The Trust primarily furthers its charitable purposes through making donations annually and invites applications/appeals from relevant bodies co-ordinated through its registered office. Does Brownlie Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brownlie Charitable 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 Brownlie Charitable Trust? Brownlie Charitable 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=SC016708).