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Registered charity · No. SC041067Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Glasgow City

James Caldwell Bequest

James Caldwell Bequest is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

James Caldwell Bequest is a registered charity (number SC041067) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £32,026 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC041067
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£32,026

What the charity does

The purpose of these funds is (i) to provide grants to members, or those who would be eligible to be members, of the Royal Faculty (past or present) and the spouses/civil partners/dependants of such members/potential members, whom the Council consider to be in need of assistance and (ii) to advance the education of individuals in studying or researching Scots law or in qualifying or training as lawyers in Scotland. The committee meets at least twice a year to decide whether to continue with existing grants and also whether to award grants to new applicants.

Registered causes

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Caldwell Bequest 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is James Caldwell Bequest a legitimate charity?
Yes. James Caldwell Bequest is a registered charity (number SC041067) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does James Caldwell Bequest do?
The purpose of these funds is (i) to provide grants to members, or those who would be eligible to be members, of the Royal Faculty (past or present) and the spouses/civil partners/dependants of such members/potential members, whom the Council consider to be in need of assistance and (ii) to advance the education of individuals in studying or researching Scots law or in qualifying or training as lawyers in Scotland. The committee meets at least twice a year to decide whether to continue with existing grants and also whether to award grants to new applicants.
How can I donate to James Caldwell Bequest?
James Caldwell Bequest's website is http://www.rfpg.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-17, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.