Registered charity · No. SC009760Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
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Hopetoun House Preservation Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust (number SC009760) 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 Hopetoun House Preservation Trust do?
The principal objectives of the charity are the conservation of Hopetoun House, ensuring public access to it, and promoting education through the House and the activities which take place there. Being open as a visitor attraction and running a programme of public events are key to the work of the charity. Hopetoun is normally open to the public on a seasonal basis from Good Friday to the final weekend of September. There are partnerships in place for regular tours, and there is activity out of season including wreath-making workshops, bespoke tours and school workshops. A Ranger Service del…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hopetoun House Preservation Trust
Answers Hopetoun House Preservation 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”.
Where does Hopetoun House Preservation Trust's money come from?
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £839k (70%), charitable activities £258k (22%), investments £99k (8%).
Trading and fundraising events£839k · 70%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£258k · 22%
Investments£99k · 8%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
West Lothian
What causes is Hopetoun House Preservation Trust registered for?
the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is Hopetoun House Preservation Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hopetoun House Preservation Trust as a registered charity (number SC009760) 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.
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Hopetoun House Preservation Trust's charity number is SC009760. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Hopetoun House Preservation Trust do?
The principal objectives of the charity are the conservation of Hopetoun House, ensuring public access to it, and promoting education through the House and the activities which take place there. Being open as a visitor attraction and running a programme of public events are key to the work of the charity. Hopetoun is normally open to the public on a seasonal basis from Good Friday to the final weekend of September. There are partnerships in place for regular tours, and there is activity out of season including wreath-making workshops, bespoke tours and school workshops. A Ranger Service del…
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How can I donate to Hopetoun House Preservation Trust?
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopetoun.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.
Where does Hopetoun House Preservation Trust's money come from?
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £839k (70%), charitable activities £258k (22%), investments £99k (8%).
When was Hopetoun House Preservation Trust registered as a charity?
Hopetoun House Preservation Trust was entered on the register on 11 September 1974.