--- title: "Hopetoun House Preservation Trust — charity SC009760" description: "Hopetoun House Preservation Trust (charity SC009760). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hopetoun-house-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-09-22T09:24:36.032Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hopetoun House Preservation Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC009760) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,195,584 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Hopetoun House Preservation Trust? Registered charity number SC009760 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) West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,195,584 Website [www.hopetoun.co.uk](http://www.hopetoun.co.uk/) ## What does Hopetoun House Preservation Trust do? The principal objectives of the charity are the conservation of Hopetoun House, ensuring public access to it, and promoting education through the House and the activities which take place there. Being open as a visitor attraction and running a programme of public events are key to the work of the charity. Hopetoun is normally open to the public on a seasonal basis from Good Friday to the final weekend of September. There are partnerships in place for regular tours, and there is activity out of season including wreath-making workshops, bespoke tours and school workshops. A Ranger Service del… ## What causes is Hopetoun House Preservation Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hopetoun House Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hopetoun House Preservation 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. 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 Hopetoun House Preservation Trust? - 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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How do I check charity number SC009760? Search SC009760 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 Hopetoun House Preservation Trust do? The principal objectives of the charity are the conservation of Hopetoun House, ensuring public access to it, and promoting education through the House and the activities which take place there. Being open as a visitor attraction and running a programme of public events are key to the work of the charity. Hopetoun is normally open to the public on a seasonal basis from Good Friday to the final weekend of September. There are partnerships in place for regular tours, and there is activity out of season including wreath-making workshops, bespoke tours and school workshops. A Ranger Service del… Does Hopetoun House Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hopetoun House Preservation 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 Hopetoun House Preservation Trust? Hopetoun House Preservation Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopetoun.co.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=SC009760).