--- title: "Christie Fund and Hays Bequest — check charity number SC000957 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Christie Fund and Hays Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000957. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/christie-fund-and-hays-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:02:42.274Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Christie Fund and Hays Bequest is a registered charity (number SC000957) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £2,944 (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 Christie Fund and Hays Bequest? Registered charity number SC000957 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,944 ## What does Christie Fund and Hays Bequest do? Provide charitable assistance to the poor of the Parish of Duns and for the advancement of education and health to those in need in the Parish of Duns ## What causes is Christie Fund and Hays Bequest registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Christie Fund and Hays Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christie Fund and Hays Bequest 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=christie-fund-and-hays-bequest&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Christie Fund and Hays Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. Christie Fund and Hays Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000957) 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 Christie Fund and Hays Bequest's charity number? Christie Fund and Hays Bequest's charity number is SC000957. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000957? Search SC000957 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 Christie Fund and Hays Bequest do? Provide charitable assistance to the poor of the Parish of Duns and for the advancement of education and health to those in need in the Parish of Duns Does Christie Fund and Hays Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christie Fund and Hays Bequest. 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 Christie Fund and Hays Bequest? Christie Fund and Hays Bequest 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=SC000957).