Is William Dawson Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists William Dawson Trust as a registered charity (number SC010662) 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 Dawson Trust's charity number?

William Dawson Trust's charity number is SC010662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010662?

Search SC010662 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 Dawson Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

William Dawson 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 Dawson Trust registered as a charity?

William Dawson Trust was entered on the register on 17 April 1874.

Registered charity · No. SC010662Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

William Dawson Trust

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

William Dawson Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, 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 William Dawson Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £138,192
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £179,362
Registered charity number: SC010662
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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William Dawson Trust (number SC010662) 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 Dawson Trust do?

Charity is set up to make donations to some specific recipients, other public institutions in Edinburgh & Glasgow and provide bursaries to deserving students at Glasgow & Edinburgh universities. Funds are generated from stock exchange investments and the management of a property portfolio.

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

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

Answers William Dawson Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 17 April 1874
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is William Dawson Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score William Dawson 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 William Dawson Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists William Dawson Trust as a registered charity (number SC010662) 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 Dawson Trust's charity number?: William Dawson Trust's charity number is SC010662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010662?: Search SC010662 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 Dawson Trust do?: Charity is set up to make donations to some specific recipients, other public institutions in Edinburgh & Glasgow and provide bursaries to deserving students at Glasgow & Edinburgh universities. Funds are generated from stock exchange investments and the management of a property portfolio.
Does William Dawson Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Dawson 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 Dawson Trust?: William Dawson 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 Dawson Trust registered as a charity?: William Dawson Trust was entered on the register on 17 April 1874.

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.