--- title: "Dr Bruce Fund — charity SC019149" description: "Dr Bruce Fund (charity SC019149). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dr-bruce-fund retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:10.977Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dr Bruce Fund is listed as a registered charity (number SC019149) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,494 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dr Bruce Fund? Registered charity number SC019149 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact locality (not service coverage) East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,494 ## What does Dr Bruce Fund do? The objective of the trust is to provide for the relief of the poor of Musselburgh. The Trust furthers its charitable purposes through its grant-making policy, which aims to alleviate the suffering of those in poverty in the Musselburgh area, particularly during Christmas. ## What causes is Dr Bruce Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr Bruce Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dr Bruce Fund 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dr Bruce Fund? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dr Bruce Fund do? The objective of the trust is to provide for the relief of the poor of Musselburgh. The Trust furthers its charitable purposes through its grant-making policy, which aims to alleviate the suffering of those in poverty in the Musselburgh area, particularly during Christmas. Does Dr Bruce Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr Bruce Fund. 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 Dr Bruce Fund? Dr Bruce Fund 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC019149).