--- title: "Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust — check charity number SC027840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027840. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/geraldine-kirkpatrick-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:22:47.871Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC027840) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,142 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC027840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £18,142 ## What does Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust do? The objectives of the Trust are: a) The alleviation or prevention of human suffering of any kind whatsoever and the aid of the carers of those who are suffering. b) The advancement of the education and training of individuals, particularly those under the age of 25 years whose progress is impeded by financial difficulties. c) The preservation and conservation for the benefit of the public of buildings and land of historic or architectural interest. ## What causes is Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvementany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=geraldine-kirkpatrick-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027840) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust's charity number? Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust's charity number is SC027840. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027840? Search SC027840 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 Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust do? The objectives of the Trust are: a) The alleviation or prevention of human suffering of any kind whatsoever and the aid of the carers of those who are suffering. b) The advancement of the education and training of individuals, particularly those under the age of 25 years whose progress is impeded by financial difficulties. c) The preservation and conservation for the benefit of the public of buildings and land of historic or architectural interest. Does Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable 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 Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust? Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC027840).