--- title: "Clan Sinclair Trust — check charity number SC028778 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Clan Sinclair Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028778. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/clan-sinclair-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:56:57.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Clan Sinclair Trust is a registered charity (number SC028778) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,773 (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 Clan Sinclair Trust? Registered charity number SC028778 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,773 ## What does Clan Sinclair Trust do? The charity was set up primarily to conserve and restore as much of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe as feasible, and open it to the public if safe to do so. ## What causes is Clan Sinclair Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Clan Sinclair Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clan Sinclair 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=clan-sinclair-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Clan Sinclair Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Clan Sinclair Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028778) 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 Clan Sinclair Trust's charity number? Clan Sinclair Trust's charity number is SC028778. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028778? Search SC028778 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 Clan Sinclair Trust do? The charity was set up primarily to conserve and restore as much of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe as feasible, and open it to the public if safe to do so. Does Clan Sinclair Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clan Sinclair 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 Clan Sinclair Trust? Clan Sinclair 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=SC028778).