Is The Acorn Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Acorn Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC030072) 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number is SC030072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC030072?

Search SC030072 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Acorn 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust?

The Acorn Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorncharitabletrust.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 The Acorn Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Acorn Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 20 April 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC030072Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Acorn Charitable Trust

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

The Acorn Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about The Acorn Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,257
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,940
Registered charity number: SC030072
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): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.acorncharitabletrust.co.uk

Quick answer

The Acorn Charitable Trust (number SC030072) 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust do?

The principal object of the charity is to make charitable donations at the discretion of the trustees but, in particular, to benefit individuals who are in need of assistance with the costs of their education.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Acorn Charitable Trust

Answers The Acorn Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 April 2000
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is The Acorn Charitable Trust registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Acorn Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Acorn Charitable 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Acorn Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Acorn Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC030072) 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number?: The Acorn Charitable Trust's charity number is SC030072. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC030072?: Search SC030072 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust do?: The principal object of the charity is to make charitable donations at the discretion of the trustees but, in particular, to benefit individuals who are in need of assistance with the costs of their education.
Does The Acorn Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Acorn 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 The Acorn Charitable Trust?: The Acorn Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorncharitabletrust.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 The Acorn Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: The Acorn Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 20 April 2000.

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.