--- title: "The Cranfield Trust — check charity number SC040299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cranfield Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040299. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cranfield-trust-sc retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:39.811Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cranfield Trust is a registered charity (number SC040299) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £965,278 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Cranfield Trust? Registered charity number SC040299 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £965,278 Website [www.cranfieldtrust.org](http://www.cranfieldtrust.org/) ## What does The Cranfield Trust do? (i) the relief of suffering and deprivation. and (ii) the protection and preservation of health. in the third world and developed countries (iii) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the voluntary sector by providing internet-based support on management issues. ## What causes is The Cranfield Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cranfield Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cranfield 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-cranfield-trust-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cranfieldtrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cranfield Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cranfield Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040299) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Cranfield Trust's charity number? The Cranfield Trust's charity number is SC040299. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040299? Search SC040299 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 Cranfield Trust do? (i) the relief of suffering and deprivation. and (ii) the protection and preservation of health. in the third world and developed countries (iii) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the voluntary sector by providing internet-based support on management issues. Does The Cranfield Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cranfield 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 Cranfield Trust? The Cranfield Trust's website is http://www.cranfieldtrust.org — 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 2026-08-07, 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=SC040299).