Whithorn Trust
Whithorn Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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What are the key facts about Whithorn Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC012178
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £612,855
- Website
- www.whithorn.com
What does Whithorn Trust do?
The Whithorn Trust is the custodian of the archaeological site at Whithorn, where the earliest evidence of Christian practice is found anywhere in Scotland. The Trust exists to inspire the public with the story of Whithorn, its collection, and to create educational and economic opportunities for young people and the community.
What causes is Whithorn Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Whithorn Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whithorn 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 Whithorn Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Whithorn Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012178) 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 Whithorn Trust's charity number?
- Whithorn Trust's charity number is SC012178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC012178?
- Search SC012178 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 Whithorn Trust do?
- The Whithorn Trust is the custodian of the archaeological site at Whithorn, where the earliest evidence of Christian practice is found anywhere in Scotland. The Trust exists to inspire the public with the story of Whithorn, its collection, and to create educational and economic opportunities for young people and the community.
- Does Whithorn Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whithorn 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 Whithorn Trust?
- Whithorn Trust's website is http://www.whithorn.com — 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.