Is Retail Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Retail Trust as a registered charity (number SC039684) 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 Retail Trust's charity number?

Retail Trust's charity number is SC039684. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039684?

Search SC039684 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 Retail Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Retail Trust was entered on the register on 27 June 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039684Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Retail Trust

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

Retail Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Retail Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £12,313,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £13,633,477
Registered charity number: SC039684
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.retailtrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Retail Trust (number SC039684) 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 Retail Trust do?

3.1 The Charity shall operate for the public benefit in pursuance of the following charitable objects: 3.1.1 to support individuals who are or have been in employment within the retail and associated sectors in need because of youth, age, ill-health, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular by: 3.1.1.1 the provision of wellbeing services, for example counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and critical incident support. 3.1.1.2 the provision of advice and assistance, particularly to individuals who would otherwise be unable to obtain such advice. 3.1.1.3 the provision of spe…

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

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

Answers Retail Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 27 June 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Retail Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Retail Trust yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Retail Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Retail Trust as a registered charity (number SC039684) 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 Retail Trust's charity number?: Retail Trust's charity number is SC039684. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039684?: Search SC039684 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 Retail Trust do?: 3.1 The Charity shall operate for the public benefit in pursuance of the following charitable objects: 3.1.1 to support individuals who are or have been in employment within the retail and associated sectors in need because of youth, age, ill-health, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular by: 3.1.1.1 the provision of wellbeing services, for example counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and critical incident support. 3.1.1.2 the provision of advice and assistance, particularly to individuals who would otherwise be unable to obtain such advice. 3.1.1.3 the provision of spe…
Does Retail Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Retail 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 Retail Trust?: Retail Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.retailtrust.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 Retail Trust registered as a charity?: Retail Trust was entered on the register on 27 June 2008.

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.