Is The Cruach Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Cruach Trust as a registered charity (number SC033981) 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 Cruach Trust's charity number?

The Cruach Trust's charity number is SC033981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033981?

Search SC033981 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 Cruach Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

The Cruach Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wssociety.co.uk. 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 Cruach Trust registered as a charity?

The Cruach Trust was entered on the register on 22 October 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC033981Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Cruach Trust

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

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

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What are the key facts about The Cruach Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £203,210
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £210,793
Registered charity number: SC033981
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): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.wssociety.co.uk

Quick answer

The Cruach Trust (number SC033981) 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 Cruach Trust do?

The Cruach Trust is a small Scottish charity, which likes to make a difference with its donations. The Trust provides financial support for the natural environment including gardens, and for community and music-related organisations throughout the United Kingdom. The trustees have discretion to make donations in the UK and abroad although the vast majority are to Scottish organisations, with all types of charitable objects.

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

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

Answers The Cruach Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 22 October 2002
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Cruach Trust registered for?

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

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

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cruach Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Cruach Trust as a registered charity (number SC033981) 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 Cruach Trust's charity number?: The Cruach Trust's charity number is SC033981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033981?: Search SC033981 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 Cruach Trust do?: The Cruach Trust is a small Scottish charity, which likes to make a difference with its donations. The Trust provides financial support for the natural environment including gardens, and for community and music-related organisations throughout the United Kingdom. The trustees have discretion to make donations in the UK and abroad although the vast majority are to Scottish organisations, with all types of charitable objects.
Does The Cruach Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cruach 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 Cruach Trust?: The Cruach Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wssociety.co.uk. 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 Cruach Trust registered as a charity?: The Cruach Trust was entered on the register on 22 October 2002.

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.