--- title: "James Wood Bequest Fund — charity SC000459" description: "James Wood Bequest Fund (charity SC000459). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-wood-bequest-fund retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:38:47.522Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Wood Bequest Fund is listed as a registered charity (number SC000459) 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 education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £67,379 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 James Wood Bequest Fund? Registered charity number SC000459 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) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £67,379 ## What does James Wood Bequest Fund do? The James Wood Bequest Fund accepts grant applications from charities. The trustees then meet annually and agree what charities will receive grants. Additionally, there are a number of charities who receive a specified grant every year. ## What causes is James Wood Bequest Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Wood Bequest Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Wood Bequest Fund 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 Wood Bequest Fund? - 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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James Wood Bequest Fund's charity number is SC000459. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000459? Search SC000459 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 Wood Bequest Fund do? The James Wood Bequest Fund accepts grant applications from charities. The trustees then meet annually and agree what charities will receive grants. Additionally, there are a number of charities who receive a specified grant every year. Does James Wood Bequest Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Wood Bequest Fund. 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 Wood Bequest Fund? James Wood Bequest Fund 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=SC000459).