Is Arniston Improvement Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arniston Improvement Trust as a registered charity (number SC009647) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Arniston Improvement Trust's charity number?

Arniston Improvement Trust's charity number is SC009647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009647?

Search SC009647 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.

Does Arniston Improvement Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arniston 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 Arniston Improvement Trust?

Arniston Improvement Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Arniston Improvement Trust registered as a charity?

Arniston Improvement Trust was entered on the register on 20 August 1987.

Registered charity · No. SC009647Unincorporated association

Arniston Improvement Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Arniston Improvement Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Arniston Improvement Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £15,715
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £8,636
Registered charity number: SC009647
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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Arniston Improvement Trust (number SC009647) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Arniston Improvement Trust do?

The Arniston Improvement Trust is a registered charity, which was set up in 1987 to distribute funds in support of local voluntary clubs or community groups in and around the Arniston and Gorebridge areas. The Trust's income is generated by the Hunterfield Gothenburg Tavern Trust which owns the Hunterfield Tavern at 119 Hunterfield Road as well as the small bakery next door. These premises are leased to tenants by the Trust and all profits from these leases are passed on to the Arniston Improvement Trust each year. The focus of the donations includes the education of children, youth and adult…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arniston Improvement Trust

Answers Arniston Improvement Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 August 1987
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Arniston Improvement 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 Arniston Improvement Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arniston Improvement Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arniston Improvement Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arniston Improvement Trust as a registered charity (number SC009647) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Arniston Improvement Trust's charity number?: Arniston Improvement Trust's charity number is SC009647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009647?: Search SC009647 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 Arniston Improvement Trust do?: The Arniston Improvement Trust is a registered charity, which was set up in 1987 to distribute funds in support of local voluntary clubs or community groups in and around the Arniston and Gorebridge areas. The Trust's income is generated by the Hunterfield Gothenburg Tavern Trust which owns the Hunterfield Tavern at 119 Hunterfield Road as well as the small bakery next door. These premises are leased to tenants by the Trust and all profits from these leases are passed on to the Arniston Improvement Trust each year. The focus of the donations includes the education of children, youth and adult…
Does Arniston Improvement Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arniston 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 Arniston Improvement Trust?: Arniston Improvement Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Arniston Improvement Trust registered as a charity?: Arniston Improvement Trust was entered on the register on 20 August 1987.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.