--- title: "Carnegie Hero Trust Fund — check charity number SC000729 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carnegie Hero Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000729. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carnegie-hero-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:07:40.277Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carnegie Hero Trust Fund is a registered charity (number SC000729) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £241,673 (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 Carnegie Hero Trust Fund? Registered charity number SC000729 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £241,673 Website [www.carnegiehero.org.uk](http://www.carnegiehero.org.uk/) ## What does Carnegie Hero Trust Fund do? The Hero Fund was established in 1908 to recognise acts of heroism and provide welfare support and financial assistance, if necessary, to people who have suffered injury, or to the families of people who have been killed in the heroic endeavour to save human life in peaceful pursuits in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Isles and the surrounding waters. Once a case of heroism is recognised a financial assessment is undertaken and, if appropriate, grants are awarded according to need. Grants may continue to be awarded or re-introduced throughout a beneficiary’s lifetime subject to i… ## What causes is Carnegie Hero Trust Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carnegie Hero Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carnegie Hero Trust 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=carnegie-hero-trust-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.carnegiehero.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carnegie Hero Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Carnegie Hero Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000729) 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 Carnegie Hero Trust Fund's charity number? Carnegie Hero Trust Fund's charity number is SC000729. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000729? Search SC000729 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 Carnegie Hero Trust Fund do? The Hero Fund was established in 1908 to recognise acts of heroism and provide welfare support and financial assistance, if necessary, to people who have suffered injury, or to the families of people who have been killed in the heroic endeavour to save human life in peaceful pursuits in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Isles and the surrounding waters. Once a case of heroism is recognised a financial assessment is undertaken and, if appropriate, grants are awarded according to need. Grants may continue to be awarded or re-introduced throughout a beneficiary’s lifetime subject to i… Does Carnegie Hero Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carnegie Hero Trust 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 Carnegie Hero Trust Fund? Carnegie Hero Trust Fund's website is http://www.carnegiehero.org.uk — 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=SC000729).