Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-10-06
- £12,217
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-06
- £27,280
- Registered charity number
- SC008344
- 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)
- City of Edinburgh
Quick answer
What does Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust do?
The Trust is wholly grantmaking and does not undertake operations of its own. It is the policy of the Trustees to use income of the Trust Fund and, where appropriate, to make grants concentrating principally but not exclusively in supporting the arts and young people's activities and local and Scottish charities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust
Answers Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 6 October 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC008344) 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 Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust's charity number?
- Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust's charity number is SC008344. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC008344?
- Search SC008344 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 Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust do?
- The Trust is wholly grantmaking and does not undertake operations of its own. It is the policy of the Trustees to use income of the Trust Fund and, where appropriate, to make grants concentrating principally but not exclusively in supporting the arts and young people's activities and local and Scottish charities
- Does Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable 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 Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust?
- Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
- Sir Maxwell Harper Gow Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 29 October 1976.
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.