Edinburgh College Development Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Edinburgh College Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.
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What are the key facts about Edinburgh College Development Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £27,466
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £35,508
- Registered charity number
- SC044657
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
Quick answer
What does Edinburgh College Development Trust do?
The Edinburgh College Development Trust exists to support students of Edinburgh College across all campuses and all subjects by distributing funds given by donors. It is a separate entity from the College and a charity in its own right. Our donors believe in the power of further education and the potential of the College's 25,000 students across four campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian. The Trust provides the governance needed to maximise income and effectively distribute grants for the benefit of students. Since its foundation in 2014, the Trust has secured funds from corporate, individual…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh College Development Trust
Answers Edinburgh College Development Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is Edinburgh College Development Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburgh College Development Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh College Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC044657) 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 Edinburgh College Development Trust's charity number?
- Edinburgh College Development Trust's charity number is SC044657. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044657?
- Search SC044657 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 Edinburgh College Development Trust do?
- The Edinburgh College Development Trust exists to support students of Edinburgh College across all campuses and all subjects by distributing funds given by donors. It is a separate entity from the College and a charity in its own right. Our donors believe in the power of further education and the potential of the College's 25,000 students across four campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian. The Trust provides the governance needed to maximise income and effectively distribute grants for the benefit of students. Since its foundation in 2014, the Trust has secured funds from corporate, individual…
- Does Edinburgh College Development Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh College Development 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 Edinburgh College Development Trust?
- Edinburgh College Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.ecdevelopmenttrust.org.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.
- When was Edinburgh College Development Trust registered as a charity?
- Edinburgh College Development Trust was entered on the register on 13 February 2014.
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.