Registered charity · No. SC011463Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
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George Heriot's Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
George Heriot's Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport.
George Heriot's Trust (number SC011463) 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 George Heriot's Trust do?
The George Heriot's Trust Scheme (2017) describes the Trust's charitable purposes: a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. c) the advancement of public participation in sport. d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e) the advancement of citizenship and community development. The…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for George Heriot's Trust
Answers George Heriot's Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does George Heriot's Trust's money come from?
George Heriot's Trust reported £27m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £24m (90%), trading and fundraising events £2.2m (8%), investments £485k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£24m · 90%
Trading and fundraising events£2.2m · 8%
Investments£485k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is George Heriot's Trust registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sport
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The register data used for this profile lists George Heriot's Trust as a registered charity (number SC011463) 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 George Heriot's Trust's charity number?
George Heriot's Trust's charity number is SC011463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does George Heriot's Trust do?
The George Heriot's Trust Scheme (2017) describes the Trust's charitable purposes: a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. c) the advancement of public participation in sport. d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e) the advancement of citizenship and community development. The…
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How can I donate to George Heriot's Trust?
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Where does George Heriot's Trust's money come from?
George Heriot's Trust reported £27m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £24m (90%), trading and fundraising events £2.2m (8%), investments £485k (2%).
When was George Heriot's Trust registered as a charity?
George Heriot's Trust was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.