Is Rural Development Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Rural Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC035306) 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 Rural Development Trust's charity number?

Rural Development Trust's charity number is SC035306. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035306?

Search SC035306 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 Rural Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Development 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 Rural Development Trust?

Rural Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.ruraldevtrust.co.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 Rural Development Trust registered as a charity?

Rural Development Trust was entered on the register on 20 February 2004.

Registered charity · No. SC035306Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Rural Development Trust

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

Rural Development Trust 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 Rural Development Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,121,021
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,104,172
Registered charity number: SC035306
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire
Website: www.ruraldevtrust.co.uk

Quick answer

Rural Development Trust (number SC035306) 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 Rural Development Trust do?

We provide services to communities around active travel as well as Climate Action Advice and projects to communities and individuals

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rural Development Trust

Answers Rural Development Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Rural Development Trust's money come from?

Rural Development Trust reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.1m (100%), other income £814 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.1m · 100%
Other income£814 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 February 2004
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Rural Development Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Rural Development Trust yet?

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

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Development Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Rural Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC035306) 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 Rural Development Trust's charity number?: Rural Development Trust's charity number is SC035306. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035306?: Search SC035306 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 Rural Development Trust do?: We provide services to communities around active travel as well as Climate Action Advice and projects to communities and individuals
Does Rural Development Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Development 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 Rural Development Trust?: Rural Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.ruraldevtrust.co.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 Rural Development Trust's money come from?: Rural Development Trust reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.1m (100%), other income £814 (0%).
When was Rural Development Trust registered as a charity?: Rural Development Trust was entered on the register on 20 February 2004.

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.