--- title: "James Gillan's Trust — charity SC016739" description: "James Gillan's Trust (charity SC016739). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-gillan-s-trust retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:38:28.566Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Gillan's Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC016739) 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 £14,138 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 James Gillan's Trust? Registered charity number SC016739 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) Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £14,138 ## What does James Gillan's Trust do? Support Church of Scotland candidates with grant ## What causes is James Gillan's Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Gillan's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Gillan's 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 James Gillan's 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=james-gillan-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Gillan's Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists James Gillan's Trust as a registered charity (number SC016739) 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 James Gillan's Trust's charity number? James Gillan's Trust's charity number is SC016739. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016739? Search SC016739 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 James Gillan's Trust do? Support Church of Scotland candidates with grant Does James Gillan's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Gillan's 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 James Gillan's Trust? James Gillan's 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](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=SC016739).