--- title: "Arniston Improvement Trust — check charity number SC009647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arniston Improvement Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009647. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arniston-improvement-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:40.844Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arniston Improvement Trust is a registered charity (number SC009647) 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 £15,715 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Arniston Improvement Trust? Registered charity number SC009647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £15,715 ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arniston 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](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=arniston-improvement-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arniston Improvement Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Arniston Improvement Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009647) 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 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. 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=SC009647).