Is Glenkens & District Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens & District Trust as a registered charity (number SC042489) 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 Glenkens & District Trust's charity number?

Glenkens & District Trust's charity number is SC042489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042489?

Search SC042489 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.

Does Glenkens & District Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Glenkens & District Trust?

Glenkens & District Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. SC042489SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Dumfries And Galloway

Glenkens & District Trust

Glenkens & District Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Dumfries And Galloway.

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Quick answer

Glenkens & District Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC042489) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £40,972 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Glenkens & District Trust?

Registered charity number: SC042489
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Dumfries And Galloway
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31): £40,972
Website: www.glenkenstrust.org.uk

What does Glenkens & District Trust do?

It is set up to utilise community benefit monies from wind farms in the area and to maximise the outputs from the funds. We have appointed Foundation Scotland as Fund Administrators to support us in this work. We utilise the monies through open grant making, commissioning and targeted grants. we monitor delivery of the projects funded to learn from them. We actively engage with all wind farm developers in the area .

What causes is Glenkens & District Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenkens & District Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glenkens & District 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Glenkens & District Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glenkens & District Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens & District Trust as a registered charity (number SC042489) 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 Glenkens & District Trust's charity number?: Glenkens & District Trust's charity number is SC042489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042489?: Search SC042489 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 Glenkens & District Trust do?: It is set up to utilise community benefit monies from wind farms in the area and to maximise the outputs from the funds. We have appointed Foundation Scotland as Fund Administrators to support us in this work. We utilise the monies through open grant making, commissioning and targeted grants. we monitor delivery of the projects funded to learn from them. We actively engage with all wind farm developers in the area .
Does Glenkens & District Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens & District 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 Glenkens & District Trust?: Glenkens & District Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.glenkenstrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.