West Coast Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
West Coast Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about West Coast Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC017657
- 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)
- Argyll And Bute
Quick answer
What does West Coast Trust do?
The Trustees may apply the Trust Fund and the income thereof on part thereof for such charitable purposes (in the sense in which that expression is used in Section 505 (1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988) as they in their uncontrolled discretion shall from time to time think fit including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality and without restricting the Trustees in any way in the exercise of their discretionary powers, but by way of a guide to the Trustees, the relief of poverty ,the advancement of education and the advancement of the Christian Religion.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Coast Trust
Answers West Coast Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Argyll And Bute
What causes is West Coast Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Coast Trust yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Coast Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists West Coast Trust as a registered charity (number SC017657) 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 West Coast Trust's charity number?
- West Coast Trust's charity number is SC017657. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC017657?
- Search SC017657 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 West Coast Trust do?
- The Trustees may apply the Trust Fund and the income thereof on part thereof for such charitable purposes (in the sense in which that expression is used in Section 505 (1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988) as they in their uncontrolled discretion shall from time to time think fit including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality and without restricting the Trustees in any way in the exercise of their discretionary powers, but by way of a guide to the Trustees, the relief of poverty ,the advancement of education and the advancement of the Christian Religion.
- Does West Coast Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Coast 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 West Coast Trust?
- West Coast Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was West Coast Trust registered as a charity?
- West Coast Trust was entered on the register on 1 March 1991.
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.