--- title: "Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust — check charity number SC034592 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034592. 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/virtual-hamilton-palace-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:05:03.758Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust is a registered charity (number SC034592) 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. Its latest reported income was £13,420 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust? Registered charity number SC034592 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £13,420 Website [www.vhpt.scot](http://www.vhpt.scot/) ## What does Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust do? Advancing public knowledge of Hamilton Palace and the Hamilton collections at present through maintenance and developemnt of a public website but with the aim in the future of having a fully accessible virtual visit experience of the palace in the mid nineteenth century. We attract donations to this end by applications to educational trusts and by public lectures. ## What causes is Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Virtual Hamilton Palace 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=virtual-hamilton-palace-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vhpt.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034592) 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 Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust's charity number? Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust's charity number is SC034592. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034592? Search SC034592 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 Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust do? Advancing public knowledge of Hamilton Palace and the Hamilton collections at present through maintenance and developemnt of a public website but with the aim in the future of having a fully accessible virtual visit experience of the palace in the mid nineteenth century. We attract donations to this end by applications to educational trusts and by public lectures. Does Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Virtual Hamilton Palace 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 Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust? Virtual Hamilton Palace Trust's website is http://www.vhpt.scot — 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=SC034592).