Is Harry Bell Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Harry Bell Trust as a registered charity (number SC029156) 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 Harry Bell Trust's charity number?

Harry Bell Trust's charity number is SC029156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029156?

Search SC029156 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 Harry Bell Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harry Bell 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 Harry Bell Trust?

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

When was Harry Bell Trust registered as a charity?

Harry Bell Trust was entered on the register on 12 June 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029156Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Harry Bell Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Harry Bell Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Harry Bell Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-18: £1,857
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-18: £1,991
Registered charity number: SC029156
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): Fife

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Harry Bell Trust (number SC029156) 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 Harry Bell Trust do?

This charity provides small scholarship travel awards to pupils to pursue their interest in literature. this helps them appreciate and explore the countries and cultures that the authors would have been immersed in to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for the works they have been reading.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Harry Bell Trust

Answers Harry Bell Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 18 April 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: 12 June 1999
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Harry Bell Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Harry Bell Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Harry Bell Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harry Bell Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Harry Bell Trust as a registered charity (number SC029156) 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 Harry Bell Trust's charity number?: Harry Bell Trust's charity number is SC029156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029156?: Search SC029156 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 Harry Bell Trust do?: This charity provides small scholarship travel awards to pupils to pursue their interest in literature. this helps them appreciate and explore the countries and cultures that the authors would have been immersed in to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for the works they have been reading.
Does Harry Bell Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harry Bell 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 Harry Bell Trust?: Harry Bell Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Harry Bell Trust registered as a charity?: Harry Bell Trust was entered on the register on 12 June 1999.

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.