Is New Makars Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists New Makars Trust as a registered charity (number SC026886) 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 New Makars Trust's charity number?

New Makars Trust's charity number is SC026886. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026886?

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Does New Makars Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Makars 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 New Makars Trust?

New Makars Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.newmakarstrust.org.uk. 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 New Makars Trust registered as a charity?

New Makars Trust was entered on the register on 6 July 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026886Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

New Makars Trust

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

New Makars Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about New Makars Trust?

Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £6,000
Registered charity number: SC026886
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.newmakarstrust.org.uk

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New Makars Trust (number SC026886) 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 New Makars Trust do?

Support songwriting in Scotland. Formerly by running community songwriting projects in various places with various songwriters. In recent years the Trust has been moribund, but in the last year we have begun disbursing the remaining funds to Scottish charities with similar aims and purpose to our own so that Scottish songwriting continues to benefit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for New Makars Trust

Answers New Makars Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 July 1997
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is New Makars Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for New Makars Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score New Makars 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Makars Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists New Makars Trust as a registered charity (number SC026886) 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 New Makars Trust's charity number?: New Makars Trust's charity number is SC026886. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026886?: Search SC026886 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 New Makars Trust do?: Support songwriting in Scotland. Formerly by running community songwriting projects in various places with various songwriters. In recent years the Trust has been moribund, but in the last year we have begun disbursing the remaining funds to Scottish charities with similar aims and purpose to our own so that Scottish songwriting continues to benefit.
Does New Makars Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Makars 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 New Makars Trust?: New Makars Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.newmakarstrust.org.uk. 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 New Makars Trust registered as a charity?: New Makars Trust was entered on the register on 6 July 1997.

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.