Is Rev Donald Mclean's Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rev Donald Mclean's Trust as a registered charity (number SC006485) 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 Rev Donald Mclean's Trust's charity number?

Rev Donald Mclean's Trust's charity number is SC006485. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006485?

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Does Rev Donald Mclean's Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Rev Donald Mclean's Trust?

Rev Donald Mclean's Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Rev Donald Mclean's Trust registered as a charity?

Rev Donald Mclean's Trust was entered on the register on 19 July 1934.

Registered charity · No. SC006485Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Rev Donald Mclean's Trust

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

Rev Donald Mclean's Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Rev Donald Mclean's Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £99
Registered charity number: SC006485
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): West Dunbartonshire

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Rev Donald Mclean's Trust (number SC006485) 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 Rev Donald Mclean's Trust do?

Also known as the McLean of Oa Trust, this body is a discretionary trust set up in 1930 following the death of the Rev. Donald McFadyen Mclean. His wishes were that pensioners in need in the Parish of Oa on Isla should benefit from income arising from a legacy bequeathed by him. On the last occasion of funds being distributed, the Kildalton and Oa Action Development Association were instrumental in fulfilling this role.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rev Donald Mclean's Trust

Answers Rev Donald Mclean's Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 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: 19 July 1934
Where it says it operates: West Dunbartonshire

What causes is Rev Donald Mclean's Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rev Donald Mclean's Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rev Donald Mclean's Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Rev Donald Mclean's Trust as a registered charity (number SC006485) 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 Rev Donald Mclean's Trust's charity number?: Rev Donald Mclean's Trust's charity number is SC006485. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006485?: Search SC006485 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 Rev Donald Mclean's Trust do?: Also known as the McLean of Oa Trust, this body is a discretionary trust set up in 1930 following the death of the Rev. Donald McFadyen Mclean. His wishes were that pensioners in need in the Parish of Oa on Isla should benefit from income arising from a legacy bequeathed by him. On the last occasion of funds being distributed, the Kildalton and Oa Action Development Association were instrumental in fulfilling this role.
Does Rev Donald Mclean's Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rev Donald Mclean's 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 Rev Donald Mclean's Trust?: Rev Donald Mclean's Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Rev Donald Mclean's Trust registered as a charity?: Rev Donald Mclean's Trust was entered on the register on 19 July 1934.

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.