--- title: "Brunton Bequest Trust — check charity number SC008464 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brunton Bequest Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008464. 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" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brunton-bequest-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:49:38.686Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brunton Bequest Trust is a registered charity (number SC008464) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,485 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Brunton Bequest Trust? Registered charity number SC008464 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,485 ## What does Brunton Bequest Trust do? Income is for the benefit of helping those in the Parish of Bowden. This includes financial help at Christmas and supporting activities connected with children and the elderly in the parish. ## What causes is Brunton Bequest Trust registered for? 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brunton Bequest Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brunton Bequest 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. 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008464? Search SC008464 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 Brunton Bequest Trust do? Income is for the benefit of helping those in the Parish of Bowden. This includes financial help at Christmas and supporting activities connected with children and the elderly in the parish. Does Brunton Bequest Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brunton Bequest 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 Brunton Bequest Trust? Brunton Bequest 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=SC008464).