Is The Brunton Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Brunton Trust as a registered charity (number SC045087) 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 Brunton Trust's charity number?

The Brunton Trust's charity number is SC045087. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045087?

Search SC045087 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 Brunton Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

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

The Brunton Trust was entered on the register on 1 September 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045087SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Brunton Trust

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

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

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What are the key facts about The Brunton Trust?

Registered charity number: SC045087
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk

Quick answer

The Brunton Trust (number SC045087) 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 Brunton Trust do?

The SCIO was incorporated with a view to transferring the assets and activities of the Brunton Theatre Trust (SC022422) into it. Ongoing discussions with East Lothian Council and the recent and permanent closure of The Brunton theatre building due to structural issues caused by a building material called RAAC, has delayed this transfer. The trustees are hopeful that progress can be made to effect the transfer in the near future.

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

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

Answers The Brunton Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 1 September 2014
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is The Brunton Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Brunton 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Brunton Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Brunton Trust as a registered charity (number SC045087) 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 Brunton Trust's charity number?: The Brunton Trust's charity number is SC045087. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045087?: Search SC045087 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 Brunton Trust do?: The SCIO was incorporated with a view to transferring the assets and activities of the Brunton Theatre Trust (SC022422) into it. Ongoing discussions with East Lothian Council and the recent and permanent closure of The Brunton theatre building due to structural issues caused by a building material called RAAC, has delayed this transfer. The trustees are hopeful that progress can be made to effect the transfer in the near future.
Does The Brunton Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brunton 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 Brunton Trust?: The Brunton Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebrunton.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 Brunton Trust registered as a charity?: The Brunton Trust was entered on the register on 1 September 2014.

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.