--- title: "James M Mcnab Trust — charity SC011690" description: "James M Mcnab Trust (charity SC011690). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-m-mcnab-trust retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:38:10.223Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James M Mcnab Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC011690) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £32,115 (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 M Mcnab Trust? Registered charity number SC011690 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 2025-04-05) £32,115 ## What does James M Mcnab Trust do? The Trustees make grants to charitable organisations in accordance with their grant making policy. This policy centres on the principle of the furtherance of education of people with an emphasis on young people in all parts of the world and the encouragement of a Christian ethic. The trustees tend to favour smaller charities where there may be a particular need, for example in deprived urban areas. There is often a personal contact so that the trustees can monitor the use of the funds being made available to the organisations. The charity structure allows for applications to be considered on… ## What causes is James M Mcnab Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James M Mcnab Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James M Mcnab 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 M Mcnab 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-m-mcnab-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James M Mcnab Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists James M Mcnab Trust as a registered charity (number SC011690) 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 M Mcnab Trust's charity number? James M Mcnab Trust's charity number is SC011690. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011690? Search SC011690 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 M Mcnab Trust do? The Trustees make grants to charitable organisations in accordance with their grant making policy. This policy centres on the principle of the furtherance of education of people with an emphasis on young people in all parts of the world and the encouragement of a Christian ethic. The trustees tend to favour smaller charities where there may be a particular need, for example in deprived urban areas. There is often a personal contact so that the trustees can monitor the use of the funds being made available to the organisations. The charity structure allows for applications to be considered on… Does James M Mcnab Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James M Mcnab 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 M Mcnab Trust? James M Mcnab 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=SC011690).