The Mertoun Gardens Trust
The Mertoun Gardens Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Scottish Borders.
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What are the key facts about The Mertoun Gardens Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC039389
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Scottish Borders
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £111,424
What does The Mertoun Gardens Trust do?
to promote for the public benefit the planting, maintenance, improvement and preservation of Mertoun Gardens at St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire ('the Gardens'). 3.2 to advance the education of the public, in particular in relation to the history, design and horticultural significance of the Gardens. and such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall think fit.
What causes is The Mertoun Gardens Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mertoun Gardens Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mertoun Gardens 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Mertoun Gardens Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Mertoun Gardens Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039389) 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number?
- The Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number is SC039389. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039389?
- Search SC039389 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust do?
- to promote for the public benefit the planting, maintenance, improvement and preservation of Mertoun Gardens at St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire ('the Gardens'). 3.2 to advance the education of the public, in particular in relation to the history, design and horticultural significance of the Gardens. and such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall think fit.
- Does The Mertoun Gardens Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mertoun Gardens 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust?
- The Mertoun Gardens 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.