--- title: "Godfrey Thomson Research Fund — charity SC004266" description: "Godfrey Thomson Research Fund (charity SC004266). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/godfrey-thomson-research-fund retrieved: 2026-09-21T07:30:04.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Godfrey Thomson Research Fund is listed as a registered charity (number SC004266) 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 advancement of education; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,906 (year ending 2023-04-05). 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund? Registered charity number SC004266 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) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2023-04-05) £18,906 ## What does Godfrey Thomson Research Fund do? The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes. ## What causes is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Godfrey Thomson Research Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Godfrey Thomson Research 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 Godfrey Thomson Research 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number? Godfrey Thomson Research Fund's charity number is SC004266. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004266? Search SC004266 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund do? The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes. Does Godfrey Thomson Research Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Godfrey Thomson Research 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 Godfrey Thomson Research Fund? Godfrey Thomson Research 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=SC004266).