Is Carers Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Carers Trust as a registered charity (number SC042870) 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 Carers Trust's charity number?

Carers Trust's charity number is SC042870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042870?

Search SC042870 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 Carers Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carers 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 Carers Trust?

Carers Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.carers.org. 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 Carers Trust registered as a charity?

Carers Trust was entered on the register on 18 January 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC042870Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Carers Trust

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

Carers Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Carers Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,966,770
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £13,020,773
Registered charity number: SC042870
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.carers.org

Quick answer

Carers Trust (number SC042870) 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 Carers Trust do?

a) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of comprehensive support services for carers throughout the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. b) the assistance of carers in need including by raising awareness of issues affecting carers. c) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities which operate for the care and support of carers.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Carers Trust

Answers Carers Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 January 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Carers Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Carers Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Carers 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

What should you check before donating to Carers Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carers Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Carers Trust as a registered charity (number SC042870) 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 Carers Trust's charity number?: Carers Trust's charity number is SC042870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042870?: Search SC042870 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 Carers Trust do?: a) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of comprehensive support services for carers throughout the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. b) the assistance of carers in need including by raising awareness of issues affecting carers. c) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities which operate for the care and support of carers.
Does Carers Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carers 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 Carers Trust?: Carers Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.carers.org. 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 Carers Trust registered as a charity?: Carers Trust was entered on the register on 18 January 2012.

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.