Is Mackintosh Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mackintosh Trust as a registered charity (number SC018477) 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 Mackintosh Trust's charity number?

Mackintosh Trust's charity number is SC018477. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018477?

Search SC018477 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 Mackintosh Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mackintosh 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 Mackintosh Trust?

Mackintosh Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.gla.ac.uk/clubs/turnbull/turnbull.html. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Mackintosh Trust registered as a charity?

Mackintosh Trust was entered on the register on 24 June 1943.

Registered charity · No. SC018477Educational endowment

Mackintosh Trust

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

Mackintosh Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Mackintosh Trust?

Registered charity number: SC018477
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Educational endowment
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/clubs/turnbull/turnbull.html

Quick answer

Mackintosh Trust (number SC018477) 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 Mackintosh Trust do?

Support students studying who have encountered financial difficulties. They must approach us seeking help. The approach comes from personal recommendation.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mackintosh Trust

Answers Mackintosh Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 4 April 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: 24 June 1943
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Mackintosh Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mackintosh Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mackintosh 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 Mackintosh 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mackintosh Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mackintosh Trust as a registered charity (number SC018477) 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 Mackintosh Trust's charity number?: Mackintosh Trust's charity number is SC018477. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018477?: Search SC018477 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 Mackintosh Trust do?: Support students studying who have encountered financial difficulties. They must approach us seeking help. The approach comes from personal recommendation.
Does Mackintosh Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mackintosh 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 Mackintosh Trust?: Mackintosh Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.gla.ac.uk/clubs/turnbull/turnbull.html. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Mackintosh Trust registered as a charity?: Mackintosh Trust was entered on the register on 24 June 1943.

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.