--- title: "The National Trust for Scotland — check charity number SC007410 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The National Trust for Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007410. 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/the-national-trust-for-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-27T02:20:48.960Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The National Trust for Scotland is a registered charity (number SC007410) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £91,432,000 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 The National Trust for Scotland? Registered charity number SC007410 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £91,432,000 Website [www.nts.org.uk](http://www.nts.org.uk/) ## What does The National Trust for Scotland do? The National Trust for Scotland is the charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland's magnificent heritage. We're Scotland's largest membership organisation and we're independent of government. Since 1931, we've pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of th emost magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlies, islands, mountain ranges and the plants and animals that depend upon them. Together the places and objects in our care tell the stories of Scotland. Without our invo… ## What causes is The National Trust for Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Trust for Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Trust for Scotland 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=the-national-trust-for-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The National Trust for Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. The National Trust for Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007410) 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 National Trust for Scotland's charity number? The National Trust for Scotland's charity number is SC007410. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007410? Search SC007410 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 National Trust for Scotland do? The National Trust for Scotland is the charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland's magnificent heritage. We're Scotland's largest membership organisation and we're independent of government. Since 1931, we've pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of th emost magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlies, islands, mountain ranges and the plants and animals that depend upon them. Together the places and objects in our care tell the stories of Scotland. Without our invo… Does The National Trust for Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Trust for Scotland. 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 National Trust for Scotland? The National Trust for Scotland's website is http://www.nts.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=SC007410).