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Registered charity · No. SC055291Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Highland

The Charles Nicolson Trust

The Charles Nicolson Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Highland.

Quick answer

The Charles Nicolson Trust is a registered charity (number SC055291) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC055291
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Highland

What the charity does

The Trust’s purpose is: To provide financial support to develop new or existing opportunities and support for young people aged 25 and below in the Western Isles of Scotland. This age restriction is stated expressly in the charity’s purposes and applies to the people who may receive the charity’s benefits by: 1) Funding sporting and physical activities. 2) Supporting educational activities. 3) Contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of the local scout/guide hall situated in Keith Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. 4) Supporting educational welfare and achievements. 5) Provide bursaries a…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Nicolson Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Charles Nicolson Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Charles Nicolson Trust is a registered charity (number SC055291) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Charles Nicolson Trust do?
The Trust’s purpose is: To provide financial support to develop new or existing opportunities and support for young people aged 25 and below in the Western Isles of Scotland. This age restriction is stated expressly in the charity’s purposes and applies to the people who may receive the charity’s benefits by: 1) Funding sporting and physical activities. 2) Supporting educational activities. 3) Contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of the local scout/guide hall situated in Keith Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. 4) Supporting educational welfare and achievements. 5) Provide bursaries a…
How can I donate to The Charles Nicolson Trust?
The Charles Nicolson Trust's website is http://20 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.