Is J Y Russell Bequest Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists J Y Russell Bequest Trust as a registered charity (number SC020720) 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust's charity number?

J Y Russell Bequest Trust's charity number is SC020720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020720?

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Does J Y Russell Bequest Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for J Y Russell Bequest 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust?

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

When was J Y Russell Bequest Trust registered as a charity?

J Y Russell Bequest Trust was entered on the register on 2 March 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020720Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

J Y Russell Bequest Trust

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

J Y Russell Bequest Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about J Y Russell Bequest Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £7,780
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £10,816
Registered charity number: SC020720
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): East Lothian

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J Y Russell Bequest Trust (number SC020720) 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust do?

Small grant giving Trust providing grants and donations to promote and benefit sport in and around the town of North Berwick.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for J Y Russell Bequest Trust

Answers J Y Russell Bequest Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 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: 2 March 1992
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is J Y Russell Bequest Trust registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for J Y Russell Bequest Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is J Y Russell Bequest Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists J Y Russell Bequest Trust as a registered charity (number SC020720) 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust's charity number?: J Y Russell Bequest Trust's charity number is SC020720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020720?: Search SC020720 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust do?: Small grant giving Trust providing grants and donations to promote and benefit sport in and around the town of North Berwick.
Does J Y Russell Bequest Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for J Y Russell Bequest 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 J Y Russell Bequest Trust?: J Y Russell Bequest Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was J Y Russell Bequest Trust registered as a charity?: J Y Russell Bequest Trust was entered on the register on 2 March 1992.

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.