Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh
Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC006400
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,798,013
- Website
- darwintrust.bio.ed.ac.uk
What the charity does
The Darwin Trust of Edinburgh promotes education and research in the natural sciences, especially molecular biology. It primarily provides PhD studentships to support individuals who are not eligible for UK tuition fees, enabling them to pursue doctoral studies in biological or biomedical sciences at selected universities and research institutions. The Trust also offers undergraduate scholarships to support international students and occasionally provides grants to the University of Edinburgh for scientific initiatives and public engagement with science.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC006400) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh do?
- The Darwin Trust of Edinburgh promotes education and research in the natural sciences, especially molecular biology. It primarily provides PhD studentships to support individuals who are not eligible for UK tuition fees, enabling them to pursue doctoral studies in biological or biomedical sciences at selected universities and research institutions. The Trust also offers undergraduate scholarships to support international students and occasionally provides grants to the University of Edinburgh for scientific initiatives and public engagement with science.
- How can I donate to Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh?
- Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh's website is http://darwintrust.bio.ed.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.