Is Handsel Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Handsel Trust as a registered charity (number SC014135) 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 Handsel Trust's charity number?

Handsel Trust's charity number is SC014135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014135?

Search SC014135 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 Handsel Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handsel 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 Handsel Trust?

Handsel Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC014135Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Handsel Trust

Handsel Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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Handsel Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC014135) 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; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £2,400 (year ending 2026-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about Handsel Trust?

Registered charity number: SC014135
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
Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31): £2,400

What does Handsel Trust do?

Mainly support Christian education, including the work of the Handsel Press

What causes is Handsel Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Handsel Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Handsel 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 Handsel Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Handsel Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Handsel Trust as a registered charity (number SC014135) 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 Handsel Trust's charity number?: Handsel Trust's charity number is SC014135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014135?: Search SC014135 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 Handsel Trust do?: Mainly support Christian education, including the work of the Handsel Press
Does Handsel Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handsel 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 Handsel Trust?: Handsel 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 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.