--- title: "Community Out West Trust — check charity number SC049478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Out West Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049478. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-out-west-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:43:52.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Out West Trust is a registered charity (number SC049478) 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 citizenship or community development; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £62,984 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Community Out West Trust? Registered charity number SC049478 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £62,984 ## What does Community Out West Trust do? Run a set of community toilets ## What causes is Community Out West Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Out West Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Out West 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=community-out-west-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Out West Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Out West Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049478) 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 Community Out West Trust's charity number? Community Out West Trust's charity number is SC049478. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049478? Search SC049478 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 Community Out West Trust do? Run a set of community toilets Does Community Out West Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Out West 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 Community Out West Trust? Community Out West 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=SC049478).