--- title: "Little Sparta Trust — check charity number SC023222 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Little Sparta Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023222. 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/little-sparta-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:04.126Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Little Sparta Trust is a registered charity (number SC023222) 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. Its latest reported income was £119,345 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Little Sparta Trust? Registered charity number SC023222 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £119,345 ## What does Little Sparta Trust do? To maintain the garden created by Ian Hamilton Finlay. The garden was created from the artist fusion of poetic and sculptural elements with those of the natural landscape of its surroundings. ## What causes is Little Sparta Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Little Sparta Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Little Sparta 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=little-sparta-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Little Sparta Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Little Sparta Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023222) 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 Little Sparta Trust's charity number? Little Sparta Trust's charity number is SC023222. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023222? Search SC023222 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 Little Sparta Trust do? To maintain the garden created by Ian Hamilton Finlay. The garden was created from the artist fusion of poetic and sculptural elements with those of the natural landscape of its surroundings. Does Little Sparta Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Little Sparta 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 Little Sparta Trust? Little Sparta 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=SC023222).