--- title: "Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust — check charity number SC027974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027974. the advancement of education charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/catherine-macdonald-memorial-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:28:17.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust is a registered charity (number SC027974) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £2,971 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust? Registered charity number SC027974 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,971 ## What does Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust do? To support students and ministers in reformed denominations to preach in Gaelic. ## What causes is Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Catherine Macdonald Memorial 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=catherine-macdonald-memorial-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027974) 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 Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust's charity number? Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust's charity number is SC027974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027974? Search SC027974 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 Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust do? To support students and ministers in reformed denominations to preach in Gaelic. Does Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catherine Macdonald Memorial 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 Catherine Macdonald Memorial Trust? Catherine Macdonald Memorial 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=SC027974).