Is William Adams Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists William Adams Trust as a registered charity (number SC003861) 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 William Adams Trust's charity number?

William Adams Trust's charity number is SC003861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003861?

Search SC003861 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 William Adams Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Adams 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 William Adams Trust?

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

When was William Adams Trust registered as a charity?

William Adams Trust was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC003861Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

William Adams Trust

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

William Adams Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about William Adams Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £108,901
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £132,753
Registered charity number: SC003861
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): Renfrewshire

Quick answer

William Adams Trust (number SC003861) 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 William Adams Trust do?

Apply Trust Funds held to fulfil various Trust purposes

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for William Adams Trust

Answers William Adams Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 1 January 1902
Also known as: William Adams' Trust, Oakshaw Trinity Church
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is William Adams Trust registered for?

the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for William Adams Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score William Adams 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 William Adams Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is William Adams Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists William Adams Trust as a registered charity (number SC003861) 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 William Adams Trust's charity number?: William Adams Trust's charity number is SC003861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003861?: Search SC003861 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 William Adams Trust do?: Apply Trust Funds held to fulfil various Trust purposes
Does William Adams Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Adams 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 William Adams Trust?: William Adams Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was William Adams Trust registered as a charity?: William Adams Trust was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.