The Kirkhouse Trust
The Kirkhouse Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about The Kirkhouse Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC047432
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £1,493,832
- Website
- www.kirkhousetrust.org
What does The Kirkhouse Trust do?
Our strategy is to support scientists in the target countries by providing research grants, laboratories, advice, training, equipment and supplies to enable them to carry out marker assisted selection for crop improvement. We presently focus on legume crops for a number of reasons: they provide essential nutrients not available from cereal or root crops. they improve soil by fixing nitrogen and stabilising it through their deep root systems. they are relatively neglected by funding agencies. We focus on legumes important for smallholder farmers, who produce a significant proportion of the foo…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Kirkhouse Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Kirkhouse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047432) 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 The Kirkhouse Trust's charity number?
- The Kirkhouse Trust's charity number is SC047432. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047432?
- Search SC047432 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 The Kirkhouse Trust do?
- Our strategy is to support scientists in the target countries by providing research grants, laboratories, advice, training, equipment and supplies to enable them to carry out marker assisted selection for crop improvement. We presently focus on legume crops for a number of reasons: they provide essential nutrients not available from cereal or root crops. they improve soil by fixing nitrogen and stabilising it through their deep root systems. they are relatively neglected by funding agencies. We focus on legumes important for smallholder farmers, who produce a significant proportion of the foo…
- Does The Kirkhouse Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Kirkhouse 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 The Kirkhouse Trust?
- The Kirkhouse Trust's website is http://www.kirkhousetrust.org/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.