Is The Samela Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Samela Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC051627) 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 Samela Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Samela Charitable Trust's charity number is SC051627. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051627?

Search SC051627 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 Samela Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Samela Charitable 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 Samela Charitable Trust?

The Samela Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Samela Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Samela Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 8 March 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051627Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Samela Charitable Trust

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

The Samela Charitable 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 Samela Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £40,298
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £20,417
Registered charity number: SC051627
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): Dundee City

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The Samela Charitable Trust (number SC051627) 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 Samela Charitable Trust do?

The trustees consider donations to the charities and organisations that they have encountered during the year.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Samela Charitable Trust

Answers The Samela Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 8 March 2022
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is The Samela Charitable Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Samela Charitable Trust yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Samela Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Samela Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC051627) 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 Samela Charitable Trust's charity number?: The Samela Charitable Trust's charity number is SC051627. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051627?: Search SC051627 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 Samela Charitable Trust do?: The trustees consider donations to the charities and organisations that they have encountered during the year.
Does The Samela Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Samela Charitable 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 Samela Charitable Trust?: The Samela Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Samela Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: The Samela Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 8 March 2022.

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.