--- title: "Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh — charity SC006400" description: "Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh (charity SC006400). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darwin-trust-of-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-09-22T02:10:32.640Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh is listed as a registered charity (number SC006400) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,798,013 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC006400 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,798,013 Website [darwintrust.bio.ed.ac.uk](http://darwintrust.bio.ed.ac.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC006400 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 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. Does Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh. 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 Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh? Darwin Trust Of Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://darwintrust.bio.ed.ac.uk. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC006400).