Is The Tram 226 Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Tram 226 Trust as a registered charity (number SC054077) 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 Tram 226 Trust's charity number?

The Tram 226 Trust's charity number is SC054077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054077?

Search SC054077 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 Tram 226 Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tram 226 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 Tram 226 Trust?

The Tram 226 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 Tram 226 Trust registered as a charity?

The Tram 226 Trust was entered on the register on 21 March 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054077Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Tram 226 Trust

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

The Tram 226 Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about The Tram 226 Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,378
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £810
Registered charity number: SC054077
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

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The Tram 226 Trust (number SC054077) 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 Tram 226 Trust do?

1. To advance education and heritage for the public benefit:- (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians. The tram 226 is on display at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, where there are engineering facilities. The sub frame and running gear is at present being developed through technical drawings, with volunteers undertaking the work.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Tram 226 Trust

Answers The Tram 226 Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 March 2025
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Tram 226 Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tram 226 Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Tram 226 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Tram 226 Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Tram 226 Trust as a registered charity (number SC054077) 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 Tram 226 Trust's charity number?: The Tram 226 Trust's charity number is SC054077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054077?: Search SC054077 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 Tram 226 Trust do?: 1. To advance education and heritage for the public benefit:- (a) by the conservation and restoration of Edinburgh tram car no. 226 of 1906 (b) by promoting the restoration and preservation of historic public transport artefacts related to Edinburgh and the Lothians. The tram 226 is on display at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, where there are engineering facilities. The sub frame and running gear is at present being developed through technical drawings, with volunteers undertaking the work.
Does The Tram 226 Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tram 226 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 Tram 226 Trust?: The Tram 226 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 Tram 226 Trust registered as a charity?: The Tram 226 Trust was entered on the register on 21 March 2025.

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.