Is Blairs Museum Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Blairs Museum Trust as a registered charity (number SC020416) 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 Blairs Museum Trust's charity number?

Blairs Museum Trust's charity number is SC020416. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020416?

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Does Blairs Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blairs Museum 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 Blairs Museum Trust?

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When was Blairs Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Blairs Museum Trust was entered on the register on 13 August 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020416Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Blairs Museum Trust

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

Blairs Museum Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Blairs Museum Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £96,086
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £107,820
Registered charity number: SC020416
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.blairsmuseum.com

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Blairs Museum Trust (number SC020416) 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 Blairs Museum Trust do?

The charity curates the historical objects and documentary records of the Catholic Church in, and relating to, Scotland, including the Scots Colleges (seminaries) in Rome and in Salamanca. The collections include items of national and international significance, such as the Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, and documents relating to Jacobite history. Themes can include education, family history, communities, social change etc. Our historic Collections are a widely-used resource, and we encourage and promote public outreach including visits, lectures, symposia and special events. A…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blairs Museum Trust

Answers Blairs Museum Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 13 August 1992
Also known as: Scottish Catholic Heritage Collections Trust
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Blairs Museum Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Blairs Museum Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Blairs Museum 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 Blairs Museum Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Blairs Museum Trust as a registered charity (number SC020416) 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 Blairs Museum Trust's charity number?: Blairs Museum Trust's charity number is SC020416. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020416?: Search SC020416 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 Blairs Museum Trust do?: The charity curates the historical objects and documentary records of the Catholic Church in, and relating to, Scotland, including the Scots Colleges (seminaries) in Rome and in Salamanca. The collections include items of national and international significance, such as the Memorial Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, and documents relating to Jacobite history. Themes can include education, family history, communities, social change etc. Our historic Collections are a widely-used resource, and we encourage and promote public outreach including visits, lectures, symposia and special events. A…
Does Blairs Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blairs Museum 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 Blairs Museum Trust?: Blairs Museum Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.blairsmuseum.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Blairs Museum Trust registered as a charity?: Blairs Museum Trust was entered on the register on 13 August 1992.

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.