Mcgill University Trust (number 1044904) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Mcgill University Trust do?
McGill University Trust supports UK students who wish to have the experience of studying at a university in Canada. Funds are raised by the Trust, principally from alumni and friends of McGill based in the UK, to support a scholarship and bursary programme for UK students wishing to attend McGill and for the general welfare of McGill University.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mcgill University Trust
Answers Mcgill University Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Mcgill University Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Mcgill University Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Throughout England and Wales · Canada · Ireland · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Mcgill University Trust registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Mcgill University Trust yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Mcgill University Trust as a registered charity (number 1044904) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Mcgill University Trust's charity number?
Mcgill University Trust's charity number is 1044904. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Mcgill University Trust do?
McGill University Trust supports UK students who wish to have the experience of studying at a university in Canada. Funds are raised by the Trust, principally from alumni and friends of McGill based in the UK, to support a scholarship and bursary programme for UK students wishing to attend McGill and for the general welfare of McGill University.
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How can I donate to Mcgill University Trust?
Mcgill University Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.mcgilluniversitytrust.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Mcgill University Trust?
The register records Mcgill University Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Mcgill University Trust's trustees paid?
Mcgill University Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Mcgill University Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Mcgill University Trust: The Mcgill University (Canada) Trust.
When was Mcgill University Trust registered as a charity?
Mcgill University Trust was entered on the register on 10 March 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03031537).