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Registered charity · No. SC012486Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust

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Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31
£232,159
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31
£243,249
Registered charity number
SC012486
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh

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Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust (number SC012486) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust do?

The Faculty of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust offers an annual grant to or for the benefit of widows, widowers, children, or former dependents of deceased members of Faculty who by reason of poverty, illness, disability, or age who need financial relief or support. Trustees are empowered to assist beneficiaries in various ways including periodical allowances or grants for medical treatment and care or paying subscriptions and making donations to institutions responsible for the care of beneficiaries. Trustees have the ability by their constitution to provide funding to living members of fau…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust

Answers Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC012486) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust's charity number?
Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust's charity number is SC012486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012486?
Search SC012486 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust do?
The Faculty of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust offers an annual grant to or for the benefit of widows, widowers, children, or former dependents of deceased members of Faculty who by reason of poverty, illness, disability, or age who need financial relief or support. Trustees are empowered to assist beneficiaries in various ways including periodical allowances or grants for medical treatment and care or paying subscriptions and making donations to institutions responsible for the care of beneficiaries. Trustees have the ability by their constitution to provide funding to living members of fau…
Does Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable 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 Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust?
Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Faculty Of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 23 July 1985.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.