Hopetoun Papers Trust
Hopetoun Papers Trust 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
- SC042805
- 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)
- £1,500
What the charity does
The purposes of the Trust are to preserve and maintain the letters, books, maps and plans known as the Hopetoun Papers, and to permit members of the public to access and study the same. With reference to the modern charity test, the Trust contributes to the advancement of heritage and the advancement of education.
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hopetoun Papers 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 Hopetoun Papers Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hopetoun Papers Trust is a registered charity (number SC042805) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Hopetoun Papers Trust do?
- The purposes of the Trust are to preserve and maintain the letters, books, maps and plans known as the Hopetoun Papers, and to permit members of the public to access and study the same. With reference to the modern charity test, the Trust contributes to the advancement of heritage and the advancement of education.
- How can I donate to Hopetoun Papers Trust?
- Hopetoun Papers Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.