Is The Bruce Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Bruce Trust as a registered charity (number SC049156) 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 Bruce Trust's charity number?

The Bruce Trust's charity number is SC049156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049156?

Search SC049156 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 Bruce Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Bruce Trust's website listed in our register data is https://brucetrust.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 Bruce Trust registered as a charity?

The Bruce Trust was entered on the register on 22 March 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049156SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Bruce Trust

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

The Bruce 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 Bruce Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,803
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,413
Registered charity number: SC049156
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: brucetrust.co.uk

Quick answer

The Bruce Trust (number SC049156) 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 Bruce Trust do?

See above. we have 6 trustees that help to provide all the activities described above, such as story telling, re-enactments, presentations, guided local tours school visits to inform and educate.

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

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

Answers The Bruce Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 22 March 2019
Also known as: Medieval Bruce Heritage Trust
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is The Bruce Trust registered for?

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

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

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

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bruce Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Bruce Trust as a registered charity (number SC049156) 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 Bruce Trust's charity number?: The Bruce Trust's charity number is SC049156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049156?: Search SC049156 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 Bruce Trust do?: See above. we have 6 trustees that help to provide all the activities described above, such as story telling, re-enactments, presentations, guided local tours school visits to inform and educate.
Does The Bruce Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bruce 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 Bruce Trust?: The Bruce Trust's website listed in our register data is https://brucetrust.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 Bruce Trust registered as a charity?: The Bruce Trust was entered on the register on 22 March 2019.

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.