Is Dr. Neils Garden Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dr. Neils Garden Trust as a registered charity (number SC028097) 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 Dr. Neils Garden Trust's charity number?

Dr. Neils Garden Trust's charity number is SC028097. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028097?

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Does Dr. Neils Garden Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Dr. Neils Garden Trust?

Dr. Neils Garden Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Dr. Neils Garden Trust registered as a charity?

Dr. Neils Garden Trust was entered on the register on 13 February 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC028097Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Dr. Neils Garden Trust

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

Dr. Neils Garden Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Dr. Neils Garden Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £54,173
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £36,218
Registered charity number: SC028097
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.drneilsgarden.co.uk

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Dr. Neils Garden Trust (number SC028097) 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 Dr. Neils Garden Trust do?

The charity was set up to maintain and develop, for the enjoyment and education of the public, the garden established in the 1960s by the Drs Neil, being on a site of some 2 and 1/2 acre adjoining Duddingston Loch together with the Historic Thomson Tower situated at the foot of the garden. The aim is to provide a place of beauty of tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. The charity employs a full time gardener who, with the assistance of volunteers, some with vulnerabilities, maintain the planting and the hard landscaping and propagate plants for sale to support the work…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dr. Neils Garden Trust

Answers Dr. Neils Garden Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 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: 13 February 1998
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Dr. Neils Garden Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dr. Neils Garden Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Neils Garden Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dr. Neils Garden Trust as a registered charity (number SC028097) 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 Dr. Neils Garden Trust's charity number?: Dr. Neils Garden Trust's charity number is SC028097. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028097?: Search SC028097 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 Dr. Neils Garden Trust do?: The charity was set up to maintain and develop, for the enjoyment and education of the public, the garden established in the 1960s by the Drs Neil, being on a site of some 2 and 1/2 acre adjoining Duddingston Loch together with the Historic Thomson Tower situated at the foot of the garden. The aim is to provide a place of beauty of tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh. The charity employs a full time gardener who, with the assistance of volunteers, some with vulnerabilities, maintain the planting and the hard landscaping and propagate plants for sale to support the work…
Does Dr. Neils Garden Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dr. Neils Garden 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 Dr. Neils Garden Trust?: Dr. Neils Garden Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Dr. Neils Garden Trust registered as a charity?: Dr. Neils Garden Trust was entered on the register on 13 February 1998.

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.