--- title: "Collections Trust — check charity number SC042109 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Collections Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042109. the advancement of education 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/collections-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:59:05.124Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Collections Trust is a registered charity (number SC042109) 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. 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 Collections Trust? Registered charity number SC042109 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Collections Trust do? The library at Abbotsford is the personal library of Sir Walter Scott, preserved in situ at Abbotsford in Melrose. It remains one of the most intact writers’ libraries in the world. Scott’s library came under the care of the Faculty of Advocates on the breaking of an 1839 Deed of Entail. In partnership with Abbotsford, FAACT supports the preservation, cataloguing, research, and public access of this unique collection. The staff of the Advocates Library contribute to this support. Through FAACT’s ongoing care, this extraordinary cultural asset remains protected and accessible, preserving Sir W… ## What causes is Collections Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Collections Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Collections 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=collections-trust-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Collections Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Collections Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042109) 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 Collections Trust's charity number? Collections Trust's charity number is SC042109. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042109? Search SC042109 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 Collections Trust do? The library at Abbotsford is the personal library of Sir Walter Scott, preserved in situ at Abbotsford in Melrose. It remains one of the most intact writers’ libraries in the world. Scott’s library came under the care of the Faculty of Advocates on the breaking of an 1839 Deed of Entail. In partnership with Abbotsford, FAACT supports the preservation, cataloguing, research, and public access of this unique collection. The staff of the Advocates Library contribute to this support. Through FAACT’s ongoing care, this extraordinary cultural asset remains protected and accessible, preserving Sir W… Does Collections Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Collections 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 Collections Trust? Collections 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=SC042109).