--- title: "The Charles Nicolson Trust — charity SC055291 | CharityCompare" description: "The Charles Nicolson Trust (charity SC055291). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-nicolson-trust retrieved: 2026-10-08T02:39:56.946Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055291Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) CN # The Charles Nicolson Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Charles Nicolson Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated Visit charity website [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055291) Work at The Charles Nicolson Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-charles-nicolson-trust&type=claim&name=The%20Charles%20Nicolson%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Charles Nicolson Trust? Registered charity number SC055291 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) Highland Website 20 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis Quick answer The Charles Nicolson Trust (number SC055291) 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 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… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Charles Nicolson Trust Answers The Charles Nicolson Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 May 2026 Where it says it operates Highland ## What causes is The Charles Nicolson Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Nicolson Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Charles Nicolson 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Charles Nicolson 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. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Search SC055291 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 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… Does The Charles Nicolson Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Nicolson 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 Charles Nicolson Trust? The Charles Nicolson Trust's website listed in our register data is http://20 Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. 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 Charles Nicolson Trust registered as a charity? The Charles Nicolson Trust was entered on the register on 14 May 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055291).