--- title: "Special Candle Trust (SCT) — charity SC045128 | CharityCompare" description: "Special Candle Trust (SCT) (charity SC045128): income £20 (2022). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/special-candle-trust-sct retrieved: 2026-10-08T05:12:46.396Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC045128Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) SC # Special Candle Trust (SCT) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Special Candle Trust (SCT) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.specialcandletrust.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045128) Work at Special Candle Trust (SCT)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=special-candle-trust-sct&type=claim&name=Special%20Candle%20Trust%20(SCT)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Special Candle Trust (SCT)? Reported income · year ending 2022-12-31 £20 Reported spending · year ending 2022-12-31 £684 Registered charity number SC045128 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) Dundee City Website [www.specialcandletrust.com](http://www.specialcandletrust.com/) Quick answer Special Candle Trust (SCT) (number SC045128) 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 Special Candle Trust (SCT) do? a) The relief of those in need: The Trust aims to promote better understanding of holistic techniques that facilitate responsible and effective self-help for sufferers of emotional pain through personal loss by offering a practical solution to help alleviate harmful stress that can lead to depression, a common factor within the grieving process. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Special Candle Trust (SCT) Answers Special Candle Trust (SCT) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 25 September 2014 Where it says it operates Dundee City ## What causes is Special Candle Trust (SCT) registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Special Candle Trust (SCT) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Special Candle Trust (SCT). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Special Candle Trust (SCT)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=special-candle-trust-sct&type=claim&name=Special%20Candle%20Trust%20(SCT)) [Visit charity website](http://www.specialcandletrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Special Candle Trust (SCT) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Special Candle Trust (SCT) as a registered charity (number SC045128) 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 Special Candle Trust (SCT)'s charity number? Special Candle Trust (SCT)'s charity number is SC045128. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045128? Search SC045128 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 Special Candle Trust (SCT) do? a) The relief of those in need: The Trust aims to promote better understanding of holistic techniques that facilitate responsible and effective self-help for sufferers of emotional pain through personal loss by offering a practical solution to help alleviate harmful stress that can lead to depression, a common factor within the grieving process. Does Special Candle Trust (SCT) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Special Candle Trust (SCT). 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 Special Candle Trust (SCT)? Special Candle Trust (SCT)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.specialcandletrust.com. 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 Special Candle Trust (SCT) registered as a charity? Special Candle Trust (SCT) was entered on the register on 25 September 2014. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045128).