--- title: "Mckechnie Library Trust — charity SC012759 | CharityCompare" description: "Mckechnie Library Trust (charity SC012759): income £165 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mckechnie-library-trust retrieved: 2026-10-07T10:44:05.394Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC012759Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) ML # Mckechnie Library Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Mckechnie Library Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC012759) Work at Mckechnie Library Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=mckechnie-library-trust&type=claim&name=Mckechnie%20Library%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Mckechnie Library Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £165 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £229 Registered charity number SC012759 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact address detail (not service area) South Ayrshire Quick answer Mckechnie Library Trust (number SC012759) 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 Mckechnie Library Trust do? The purpose was the founding and operation of a library and reading rooms in Dalrymple Street, Girvan. This purpose was superseded by the establishment of a local authority public library and the McKechnie Institute building owned by the Trust is now a museum and exhibition centre. The Trust made no disbursements during the financial year. Funds are held for maintenance of the McKechnie Institute which is leased to South Ayrshire Council on a tenant repairing lease. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mckechnie Library Trust Answers Mckechnie Library Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 18 April 1925 Where it says it operates South Ayrshire ## What causes is Mckechnie Library Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mckechnie Library Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mckechnie Library 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Mckechnie Library 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=mckechnie-library-trust&type=claim&name=Mckechnie%20Library%20Trust) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mckechnie Library Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Mckechnie Library Trust as a registered charity (number SC012759) 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 Mckechnie Library Trust's charity number? Mckechnie Library Trust's charity number is SC012759. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012759? Search SC012759 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 Mckechnie Library Trust do? The purpose was the founding and operation of a library and reading rooms in Dalrymple Street, Girvan. This purpose was superseded by the establishment of a local authority public library and the McKechnie Institute building owned by the Trust is now a museum and exhibition centre. The Trust made no disbursements during the financial year. Funds are held for maintenance of the McKechnie Institute which is leased to South Ayrshire Council on a tenant repairing lease. Does Mckechnie Library Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mckechnie Library 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 Mckechnie Library Trust? Mckechnie Library Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Mckechnie Library Trust registered as a charity? Mckechnie Library Trust was entered on the register on 18 April 1925. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC012759).