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title: "Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust — check charity number SC049803 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049803. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/admiralty-gateway-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:48.734Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC049803) 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 £354,037 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

SC049803

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£354,037

Website

[peterheadprisonmuseum.com](http://peterheadprisonmuseum.com/)

## What does Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust do?

The organisation's purposes are:4.1 the advancement of education by encouraging public engagement in local history, especially in connection to the former Peterhead Prison. and 4.2 the advancement of arts, culture and heritage through the preservation and maintenance of the Peterhead Prison Museum and the lifeboat museum preserving and commemorating the work of the 'Julia Park Barry' of Glasgow Lifeboat.

## What causes is Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Admiralty Gateway Charitable 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://peterheadprisonmuseum.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049803) 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 Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust's charity number?

Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust's charity number is SC049803. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049803?

Search SC049803 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 Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust do?

The organisation's purposes are:4.1 the advancement of education by encouraging public engagement in local history, especially in connection to the former Peterhead Prison. and 4.2 the advancement of arts, culture and heritage through the preservation and maintenance of the Peterhead Prison Museum and the lifeboat museum preserving and commemorating the work of the 'Julia Park Barry' of Glasgow Lifeboat.

Does Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Admiralty Gateway Charitable 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 Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust?

Admiralty Gateway Charitable Trust's website is http://peterheadprisonmuseum.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=SC049803).