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title: "Iona Cathedral Trust — check charity number SC017989 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Iona Cathedral Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017989. the advancement of education 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/iona-cathedral-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:42:21.447Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Iona Cathedral Trust is a registered charity (number SC017989) 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 education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £18,257 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Iona Cathedral Trust?

Registered charity number

SC017989

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 2025-04-05)

£18,257

Website

[iona-cathedral.org.uk](http://iona-cathedral.org.uk/)

## What does Iona Cathedral Trust do?

Hold ownership of the Iona Abbey and library collection, to be made available to the public

## What causes is Iona Cathedral Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Iona Cathedral Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Iona Cathedral 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Iona Cathedral Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Iona Cathedral Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017989) 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 Iona Cathedral Trust's charity number?

Iona Cathedral Trust's charity number is SC017989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017989?

Search SC017989 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 Iona Cathedral Trust do?

Hold ownership of the Iona Abbey and library collection, to be made available to the public

Does Iona Cathedral Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Iona Cathedral 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 Iona Cathedral Trust?

Iona Cathedral Trust's website is http://iona-cathedral.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC017989).