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Registered charity · No. SC011463Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

George Heriot's Trust

George Heriot's Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

George Heriot's Trust is a registered charity (number SC011463) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £27,153,198 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC011463
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 2025-07-31)
£27,153,198

What the charity does

The George Heriot's Trust Scheme (2017) describes the Trust's charitable purposes: a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. c) the advancement of public participation in sport. d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e) the advancement of citizenship and community development. The…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sport

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. George Heriot's Trust 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is George Heriot's Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. George Heriot's Trust is a registered charity (number SC011463) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does George Heriot's Trust do?
The George Heriot's Trust Scheme (2017) describes the Trust's charitable purposes: a) the advancement of education, particularly the education and advancement of children and young people. b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science. c) the advancement of public participation in sport. d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e) the advancement of citizenship and community development. The…
How can I donate to George Heriot's Trust?
George Heriot's Trust's website is http://www.george-heriots.com — 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.