Collections Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Collections 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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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Collections Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC042109
- 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)
- Scottish Borders
Quick answer
What does Collections Trust do?
The library at Abbotsford is the personal library of Sir Walter Scott, preserved in situ at Abbotsford in Melrose. It remains one of the most intact writers’ libraries in the world. Scott’s library came under the care of the Faculty of Advocates on the breaking of an 1839 Deed of Entail. In partnership with Abbotsford, FAACT supports the preservation, cataloguing, research, and public access of this unique collection. The staff of the Advocates Library contribute to this support. Through FAACT’s ongoing care, this extraordinary cultural asset remains protected and accessible, preserving Sir W…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Collections Trust
Answers Collections 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
- Also known as
- The Faculty of Advocates Abbotsford Collection Trust
- Where it says it operates
- Scottish Borders
What causes is Collections Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Collections Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Collections Trust as a registered charity (number SC042109) 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 Collections Trust's charity number?
- Collections Trust's charity number is SC042109. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042109?
- Search SC042109 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 Collections Trust do?
- The library at Abbotsford is the personal library of Sir Walter Scott, preserved in situ at Abbotsford in Melrose. It remains one of the most intact writers’ libraries in the world. Scott’s library came under the care of the Faculty of Advocates on the breaking of an 1839 Deed of Entail. In partnership with Abbotsford, FAACT supports the preservation, cataloguing, research, and public access of this unique collection. The staff of the Advocates Library contribute to this support. Through FAACT’s ongoing care, this extraordinary cultural asset remains protected and accessible, preserving Sir W…
- Does Collections Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Collections 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 Collections Trust?
- Collections Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Collections Trust registered as a charity?
- Collections Trust was entered on the register on 16 February 2011.
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.