--- title: "Craignish Trust — check charity number SC016882 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Craignish Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016882. 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/craignish-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:47:01.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Craignish Trust is a registered charity (number SC016882) 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 £161,089 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Craignish Trust? Registered charity number SC016882 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £161,089 ## What does Craignish Trust do? Provide grants or donations to others ## What causes is Craignish 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 Craignish Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Craignish 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=craignish-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Craignish Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Craignish Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016882) 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 Craignish Trust's charity number? Craignish Trust's charity number is SC016882. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016882? Search SC016882 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 Craignish Trust do? Provide grants or donations to others Does Craignish Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Craignish 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 Craignish Trust? Craignish 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=SC016882).