Is RCA Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RCA Trust as a registered charity (number SC012235) 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 RCA Trust's charity number?

RCA Trust's charity number is SC012235. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012235?

Search SC012235 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 RCA Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

RCA Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.rcatrust.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 RCA Trust registered as a charity?

RCA Trust was entered on the register on 25 February 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC012235Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

RCA Trust

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

RCA Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about RCA Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,030,145
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £853,873
Registered charity number: SC012235
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.rcatrust.org.uk

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RCA Trust (number SC012235) 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 RCA Trust do?

Provide aid to those in need as a result of addictions (alcohol, substance misuse, gambling etc) by counselling on a group or one to one basis

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

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

Answers RCA Trust 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”.

Where does RCA Trust's money come from?

RCA Trust reported £792k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £789k (100%), investments £1,863 (0%), trading and fundraising events £900 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£789k · 100%
Investments£1,863 · 0%
Trading and fundraising events£900 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 February 1986
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is RCA Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for RCA Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RCA 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 RCA Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is RCA Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists RCA Trust as a registered charity (number SC012235) 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 RCA Trust's charity number?: RCA Trust's charity number is SC012235. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012235?: Search SC012235 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 RCA Trust do?: Provide aid to those in need as a result of addictions (alcohol, substance misuse, gambling etc) by counselling on a group or one to one basis
Does RCA Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RCA 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 RCA Trust?: RCA Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.rcatrust.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.
Where does RCA Trust's money come from?: RCA Trust reported £792k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £789k (100%), investments £1,863 (0%), trading and fundraising events £900 (0%).
When was RCA Trust registered as a charity?: RCA Trust was entered on the register on 25 February 1986.

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.