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title: "Carnegie UK Trust — check charity number SC012799 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Carnegie UK Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012799. 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-uk-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:07:05.168Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Carnegie UK Trust is a registered charity (number SC012799) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £843,712 (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 UK Trust?

Registered charity number

SC012799

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Location

Fife

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£843,712

Website

[www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk](http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/)

## What does Carnegie UK Trust do?

Improve wellbeing in the UK and Ireland. We do this through policy research, dissemination and advocacy with local and central policy and decision makers

## What causes is Carnegie UK Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carnegie UK Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carnegie UK 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Carnegie UK Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Carnegie UK Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012799) 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 UK Trust's charity number?

Carnegie UK Trust's charity number is SC012799. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012799?

Search SC012799 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 UK Trust do?

Improve wellbeing in the UK and Ireland. We do this through policy research, dissemination and advocacy with local and central policy and decision makers

Does Carnegie UK Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carnegie UK 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 Carnegie UK Trust?

Carnegie UK Trust's website is http://www.carnegieuktrust.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=SC012799).