--- title: "Chestnut Tree Trust — check charity number SC028217 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chestnut Tree Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028217. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chestnut-tree-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:38:43.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chestnut Tree Trust is a registered charity (number SC028217) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £16,807 (year ending 2020-04-05). 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 Chestnut Tree Trust? Registered charity number SC028217 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2020-04-05) £16,807 ## What does Chestnut Tree Trust do? The objects of the Trust are exclusively charitable and the Trustees shall apply the income of the Trust Fund, in sums of such amount as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may decide, in anyone or more of the following ways, videlicet:- (i) By paying or applying the same in the relief of poverty in any part or parts of the world (ii) By paying or applying the same to further the advancement of education in any part or parts of the world (iii) By paying or applying the same to promote the health, healing and treatment of humans in any part or parts of the world, or assisting in the p… ## What causes is Chestnut Tree Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chestnut Tree Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chestnut Tree 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=chestnut-tree-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chestnut Tree Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Chestnut Tree Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028217) 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 Chestnut Tree Trust's charity number? Chestnut Tree Trust's charity number is SC028217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028217? Search SC028217 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 Chestnut Tree Trust do? The objects of the Trust are exclusively charitable and the Trustees shall apply the income of the Trust Fund, in sums of such amount as the Trustees in their absolute discretion may decide, in anyone or more of the following ways, videlicet:- (i) By paying or applying the same in the relief of poverty in any part or parts of the world (ii) By paying or applying the same to further the advancement of education in any part or parts of the world (iii) By paying or applying the same to promote the health, healing and treatment of humans in any part or parts of the world, or assisting in the p… Does Chestnut Tree Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chestnut Tree 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 Chestnut Tree Trust? Chestnut Tree 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=SC028217).