--- title: "Hope Scott Trust — charity SC016262" description: "Hope Scott Trust (charity SC016262). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-scott-trust retrieved: 2026-09-20T19:19:15.415Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope Scott Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC016262) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £135,889 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Hope Scott Trust? Registered charity number SC016262 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 2025-09-30) £135,889 ## What does Hope Scott Trust do? The Charity awards grants for the promotion, development, practice and enjoyment of music and visual arts, primarily in Scotland but also elsewhere throughout the world. The Trustees aim to provide a public benefit by helping to sustain the creative activities of the donees. The charity awarded grants to thirteen institutions and one hundred and two individuals. ## What causes is Hope Scott Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Scott Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Scott 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Hope Scott Trust? - 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 Hope Scott Trust's charity number? Hope Scott Trust's charity number is SC016262. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016262? Search SC016262 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 Hope Scott Trust do? The Charity awards grants for the promotion, development, practice and enjoyment of music and visual arts, primarily in Scotland but also elsewhere throughout the world. The Trustees aim to provide a public benefit by helping to sustain the creative activities of the donees. The charity awarded grants to thirteen institutions and one hundred and two individuals. Does Hope Scott Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Scott 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 Hope Scott Trust? Hope Scott 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC016262).