Is King James VI Hospital Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists King James VI Hospital Trust as a registered charity (number SC004717) 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 King James VI Hospital Trust's charity number?

King James VI Hospital Trust's charity number is SC004717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004717?

Search SC004717 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.

Does King James VI Hospital Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King James VI Hospital 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 King James VI Hospital Trust?

King James VI Hospital Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was King James VI Hospital Trust registered as a charity?

King James VI Hospital Trust was entered on the register on 21 April 1890.

Registered charity · No. SC004717Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

King James VI Hospital Trust

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

King James VI Hospital Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about King James VI Hospital Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-09-29: £137,136
Reported spending · year ending 2024-09-29: £135,571
Registered charity number: SC004717
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross

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King James VI Hospital Trust (number SC004717) 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 King James VI Hospital Trust do?

The charitable objective is to exist to improve the conditions of the poor people of Perth by paying a weekly sum for their welfare. A royal charter dated 9th August 1569 directed that the endowments be administrated by the kirk sessions on behalf of the poor. Nowadays the elders of St. John’s Kirk and Letham St. Mark’s Church maintain this function. Beneficiaries must be over age 60 and live within the Burgh of Perth.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for King James VI Hospital Trust

Answers King James VI Hospital Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 29 September 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 April 1890
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is King James VI Hospital Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertyany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for King James VI Hospital Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score King James VI Hospital Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to King James VI Hospital Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is King James VI Hospital Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists King James VI Hospital Trust as a registered charity (number SC004717) 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 King James VI Hospital Trust's charity number?: King James VI Hospital Trust's charity number is SC004717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004717?: Search SC004717 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 King James VI Hospital Trust do?: The charitable objective is to exist to improve the conditions of the poor people of Perth by paying a weekly sum for their welfare. A royal charter dated 9th August 1569 directed that the endowments be administrated by the kirk sessions on behalf of the poor. Nowadays the elders of St. John’s Kirk and Letham St. Mark’s Church maintain this function. Beneficiaries must be over age 60 and live within the Burgh of Perth.
Does King James VI Hospital Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King James VI Hospital 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 King James VI Hospital Trust?: King James VI Hospital Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was King James VI Hospital Trust registered as a charity?: King James VI Hospital Trust was entered on the register on 21 April 1890.

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.