Is The Chaffinch Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Chaffinch Trust as a registered charity (number SC043561) 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 Chaffinch Trust's charity number?

The Chaffinch Trust's charity number is SC043561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043561?

Search SC043561 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 Chaffinch Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

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

The Chaffinch Trust was entered on the register on 15 November 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043561Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Chaffinch Trust

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

The Chaffinch Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The Chaffinch Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £7,783
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £9,536
Registered charity number: SC043561
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.chaffinchtrust.com

Quick answer

The Chaffinch Trust (number SC043561) 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 Chaffinch Trust do?

The key to the success of the charity is to be able to develop links, friendships and instigate action with those charities serving the communities in the less advantaged areas of the United Kingdom and overseas. The Management Team has continued to be busy during this period, focusing on building connections and spreading awareness to a wide range of charities, organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world. Links with other organisations developed over the life of the charity have been maintained.

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

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

Answers The Chaffinch Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 15 November 2012
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is The Chaffinch Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Chaffinch Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Chaffinch Trust as a registered charity (number SC043561) 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 Chaffinch Trust's charity number?: The Chaffinch Trust's charity number is SC043561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043561?: Search SC043561 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 Chaffinch Trust do?: The key to the success of the charity is to be able to develop links, friendships and instigate action with those charities serving the communities in the less advantaged areas of the United Kingdom and overseas. The Management Team has continued to be busy during this period, focusing on building connections and spreading awareness to a wide range of charities, organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world. Links with other organisations developed over the life of the charity have been maintained.
Does The Chaffinch Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chaffinch 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 Chaffinch Trust?: The Chaffinch Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.chaffinchtrust.com. 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 Chaffinch Trust registered as a charity?: The Chaffinch Trust was entered on the register on 15 November 2012.

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.