Is The Burnett Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Burnett Trust as a registered charity (number SC047276) 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 Burnett Trust's charity number?

The Burnett Trust's charity number is SC047276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047276?

Search SC047276 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 Burnett Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Burnett 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 Burnett Trust registered as a charity?

The Burnett Trust was entered on the register on 23 March 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047276Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Burnett Trust

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

The Burnett 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 Burnett Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £164,010
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £160,107
Registered charity number: SC047276
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): Aberdeen

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The Burnett Trust (number SC047276) 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 Burnett Trust do?

The Trust was founded by Will dated 9th June 1995 and registered in the Books of Council & Session 12th June 1996 granted by William Ronald Burnett otherwise known as William Ronald Barrington Burnett. The charity's purpose is for the advancement of education. The Trust provides bursaries for pupils to study at Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen through the investment of funds thereby generating income for bursaries.

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

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

Answers The Burnett 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: 23 March 2017
Also known as: W.R.B.Burnett Trust
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is The Burnett Trust registered for?

the advancement of education

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Burnett Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Burnett Trust as a registered charity (number SC047276) 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 Burnett Trust's charity number?: The Burnett Trust's charity number is SC047276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047276?: Search SC047276 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 Burnett Trust do?: The Trust was founded by Will dated 9th June 1995 and registered in the Books of Council & Session 12th June 1996 granted by William Ronald Burnett otherwise known as William Ronald Barrington Burnett. The charity's purpose is for the advancement of education. The Trust provides bursaries for pupils to study at Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen through the investment of funds thereby generating income for bursaries.
Does The Burnett Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burnett 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 Burnett Trust?: The Burnett 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 Burnett Trust registered as a charity?: The Burnett Trust was entered on the register on 23 March 2017.

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.