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Registered charity · No. SC005622Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Angus

Arbroath Improvement Trust

Arbroath Improvement Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Angus.

Quick answer

Arbroath Improvement Trust is a registered charity (number SC005622) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £34,097 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Arbroath Improvement Trust?

Registered charity number
SC005622
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Angus
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£34,097

What does Arbroath Improvement Trust do?

The Arbroath Improvement trust was set up in 1936 by George Sturrock, a local business owner, in his will he gifted £10,000 to the towns people of Arbroath be held by held in Trust, to 'Improve and beautify the Town'. A group of trustees were established representing the different stratas of society, Doctors, Church ministers, HIgh school head teacher, Factory owners and Artisans. This capital over the years has been invested in a share portfolio and has grown. The current Trustees meet twice a year and reveiw applications for assistance form Arbroath basses societies and groups.

What causes is Arbroath Improvement Trust registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arbroath Improvement Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbroath Improvement 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 Arbroath Improvement Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Arbroath Improvement Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005622) 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 Arbroath Improvement Trust's charity number?
Arbroath Improvement Trust's charity number is SC005622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005622?
Search SC005622 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 Arbroath Improvement Trust do?
The Arbroath Improvement trust was set up in 1936 by George Sturrock, a local business owner, in his will he gifted £10,000 to the towns people of Arbroath be held by held in Trust, to 'Improve and beautify the Town'. A group of trustees were established representing the different stratas of society, Doctors, Church ministers, HIgh school head teacher, Factory owners and Artisans. This capital over the years has been invested in a share portfolio and has grown. The current Trustees meet twice a year and reveiw applications for assistance form Arbroath basses societies and groups.
Does Arbroath Improvement Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbroath Improvement 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 Arbroath Improvement Trust?
Arbroath Improvement Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.