Is Pact a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pact as a registered charity (number SC046383) 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 Pact's charity number?

Pact's charity number is SC046383. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046383?

Search SC046383 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 Pact have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pact. 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 Pact?

Pact's website listed in our register data is http://www.pactrust.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 Pact registered as a charity?

Pact was entered on the register on 4 March 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046383SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Pact

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

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

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What are the key facts about Pact?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £354,110
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £352,864
Registered charity number: SC046383
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.pactrust.org.uk

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Pact (number SC046383) 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 Pact do?

The Preston and Abbey Community Trust PACT)was set up to manage the Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds allocated to our community. To achieve the purposes described above, the Trust runs a grant award scheme and carries out projects fo the benefit of our residents. In the last year, the trust has supported a major refurbishment of one of our two village halls, including insulation, installation of a heat pump and a re-design of the grounds around the Hall. The second major project has been writing the Local Place Plan for submission to Scottish Borders Council. This has involved working with…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pact

Answers Pact gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 March 2016
Also known as: Preston and Abbey Community Trust
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Pact registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pact yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pact a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pact as a registered charity (number SC046383) 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 Pact's charity number?: Pact's charity number is SC046383. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046383?: Search SC046383 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 Pact do?: The Preston and Abbey Community Trust PACT)was set up to manage the Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds allocated to our community. To achieve the purposes described above, the Trust runs a grant award scheme and carries out projects fo the benefit of our residents. In the last year, the trust has supported a major refurbishment of one of our two village halls, including insulation, installation of a heat pump and a re-design of the grounds around the Hall. The second major project has been writing the Local Place Plan for submission to Scottish Borders Council. This has involved working with…
Does Pact have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pact. 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 Pact?: Pact's website listed in our register data is http://www.pactrust.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 Pact registered as a charity?: Pact was entered on the register on 4 March 2016.

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.