Is The Edinburgh Trades Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Edinburgh Trades Fund as a registered charity (number SC010288) 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number?

The Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number is SC010288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010288?

Search SC010288 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edinburgh Trades Fund. 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund?

The Edinburgh Trades Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Edinburgh Trades Fund registered as a charity?

The Edinburgh Trades Fund was entered on the register on 3 March 1925.

Registered charity · No. SC010288

The Edinburgh Trades Fund

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

The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about The Edinburgh Trades Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £91,425
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £80,897
Registered charity number: SC010288
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

The Edinburgh Trades Fund (number SC010288) 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund do?

The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a charity managed by The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. Small grants are available for children and young people aged 21 and below who require financial assistance for education, ill-health or family need, and/or charities which support such individuals within the City of Edinburgh. For an application form please contact: [email protected] stating whether the application is for an individual or charity.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Edinburgh Trades Fund

Answers The Edinburgh Trades Fund 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: 3 March 1925
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Edinburgh Trades Fund registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Edinburgh Trades Fund. 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Edinburgh Trades Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Edinburgh Trades Fund as a registered charity (number SC010288) 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number?: The Edinburgh Trades Fund's charity number is SC010288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010288?: Search SC010288 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund do?: The Edinburgh Trades Fund is a charity managed by The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. Small grants are available for children and young people aged 21 and below who require financial assistance for education, ill-health or family need, and/or charities which support such individuals within the City of Edinburgh. For an application form please contact: [email protected] stating whether the application is for an individual or charity.
Does The Edinburgh Trades Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edinburgh Trades Fund. 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 Edinburgh Trades Fund?: The Edinburgh Trades Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Edinburgh Trades Fund registered as a charity?: The Edinburgh Trades Fund was entered on the register on 3 March 1925.

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.