--- title: "Whithorn Trust — check charity number SC012178 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Whithorn Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012178. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whithorn-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:26:32.080Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Whithorn Trust is a registered charity (number SC012178) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £612,855 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 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](http://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? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## 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](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=whithorn-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.whithorn.com/) ## 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](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=SC012178).