Cruickshank Botanic Gardens
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Cruickshank Botanic Gardens 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 Cruickshank Botanic Gardens?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-20
- £240,887
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-20
- £244,553
- Registered charity number
- SC004654
- 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)
- Aberdeen
Quick answer
What does Cruickshank Botanic Gardens do?
Miss Cruickshank declared that the main purpose of the Trust was the founding and endowing of a Botanical Garden to be known as the Cruickshank Botanic Garden. During the year the Trustees continued to manage the Trust with regard to its founding purposes. The Trust's investment portfolio is monitored by Stockbrokers, Brewin Dolphin, who provide regular reports and valuations for the Trustees. These reports form the basis of investment decisions. The Trustees also let 17 St Machar Drive with the rental income (when occupied) contributing to the benefit of the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cruickshank Botanic Gardens
Answers Cruickshank Botanic Gardens gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 20 August 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
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeen
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cruickshank Botanic Gardens a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Cruickshank Botanic Gardens as a registered charity (number SC004654) 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 Cruickshank Botanic Gardens's charity number?
- Cruickshank Botanic Gardens's charity number is SC004654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC004654?
- Search SC004654 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 Cruickshank Botanic Gardens do?
- Miss Cruickshank declared that the main purpose of the Trust was the founding and endowing of a Botanical Garden to be known as the Cruickshank Botanic Garden. During the year the Trustees continued to manage the Trust with regard to its founding purposes. The Trust's investment portfolio is monitored by Stockbrokers, Brewin Dolphin, who provide regular reports and valuations for the Trustees. These reports form the basis of investment decisions. The Trustees also let 17 St Machar Drive with the rental income (when occupied) contributing to the benefit of the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens.
- Does Cruickshank Botanic Gardens have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cruickshank Botanic Gardens. 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 Cruickshank Botanic Gardens?
- Cruickshank Botanic Gardens does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Cruickshank Botanic Gardens registered as a charity?
- Cruickshank Botanic Gardens was entered on the register on 17 December 1917.
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.