Is The Boswell Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Boswell Trust as a registered charity (number SC041655) 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 Boswell Trust's charity number?

The Boswell Trust's charity number is SC041655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041655?

Search SC041655 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 Boswell Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Boswell 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 Boswell Trust?

The Boswell Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Boswell Trust registered as a charity?

The Boswell Trust was entered on the register on 21 July 2010.

Registered charity · No. SC041655Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Boswell Trust

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

The Boswell Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about The Boswell Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £187,901
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £188,905
Registered charity number: SC041655
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

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The Boswell Trust (number SC041655) 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 Boswell Trust do?

The objectives of the charity are the advancement of literary arts and education through the promotion of the works of James Boswell and the advancement of heritage through the restoration and preservation of the James Boswell family aisle and mausoleum in Auchinleck churchyard. This is achieved through the provision of writing workshops, book festivals and tours which benefit the local community

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Boswell Trust

Answers The Boswell Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 21 July 2010
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is The Boswell Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Boswell Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Boswell Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Boswell Trust as a registered charity (number SC041655) 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 Boswell Trust's charity number?: The Boswell Trust's charity number is SC041655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC041655?: Search SC041655 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 Boswell Trust do?: The objectives of the charity are the advancement of literary arts and education through the promotion of the works of James Boswell and the advancement of heritage through the restoration and preservation of the James Boswell family aisle and mausoleum in Auchinleck churchyard. This is achieved through the provision of writing workshops, book festivals and tours which benefit the local community
Does The Boswell Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Boswell 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 Boswell Trust?: The Boswell Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Boswell Trust registered as a charity?: The Boswell Trust was entered on the register on 21 July 2010.

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.