Is John O'Groats Development Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists John O'Groats Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC048716) 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 John O'Groats Development Trust's charity number?

John O'Groats Development Trust's charity number is SC048716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048716?

Search SC048716 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.

Does John O'Groats Development Trust have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to John O'Groats Development Trust?

John O'Groats Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.johnogroatsdt.org. 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 John O'Groats Development Trust registered as a charity?

John O'Groats Development Trust was entered on the register on 21 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048716SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

John O'Groats Development Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

John O'Groats Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about John O'Groats Development Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £4,030
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £11,270
Registered charity number: SC048716
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.johnogroatsdt.org

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John O'Groats Development Trust (number SC048716) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does John O'Groats Development Trust do?

To enhance the lives of locals and visitors alike by making the area a better place to live and visit. We do this by delivering project that enhance this.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John O'Groats Development Trust

Answers John O'Groats Development Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 21 September 2018
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is John O'Groats Development Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for John O'Groats Development Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score John O'Groats Development Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is John O'Groats Development Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists John O'Groats Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC048716) 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 John O'Groats Development Trust's charity number?: John O'Groats Development Trust's charity number is SC048716. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048716?: Search SC048716 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 John O'Groats Development Trust do?: To enhance the lives of locals and visitors alike by making the area a better place to live and visit. We do this by delivering project that enhance this.
Does John O'Groats Development Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John O'Groats 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 John O'Groats Development Trust?: John O'Groats Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.johnogroatsdt.org. 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 John O'Groats Development Trust registered as a charity?: John O'Groats Development Trust was entered on the register on 21 September 2018.

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.