--- title: "National Mining Museum Scotland Trust — charity SC003227 | CharityCompare" description: "National Mining Museum Scotland Trust (charity SC003227): income £1.2m (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-mining-museum-scotland-trust retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:47:54.683Z 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. SC003227Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) NM # National Mining Museum Scotland Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data National Mining Museum Scotland Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nationalminingmuseum.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC003227) Work at National Mining Museum Scotland Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=national-mining-museum-scotland-trust&type=claim&name=National%20Mining%20Museum%20Scotland%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about National Mining Museum Scotland Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,168,464 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £964,234 Registered charity number SC003227 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Midlothian Website [www.nationalminingmuseum.com](http://www.nationalminingmuseum.com/) Quick answer National Mining Museum Scotland Trust (number SC003227) 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 National Mining Museum Scotland Trust do? The purpose of the National Mining Museum Scotland Trust (NMMST, “the Trust”) in operating and developing Scotland’s National Mining Museum (NMMS, “the Museum”) is to care for and collect Scotland’s past, present and future mining heritage. to render our collections physically and intellectually accessible. to present coal mining in its international, social, technological, cultural and economic context. and to promote the care and enjoyment of Scotland’s industrial heritage. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Mining Museum Scotland Trust Answers National Mining Museum Scotland 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”. ### Where does National Mining Museum Scotland Trust's money come from? National Mining Museum Scotland Trust reported £227k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £166k (73%), charitable activities £47k (21%), investments £13k (6%). - Trading and fundraising events£166k · 73% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£47k · 21% - Investments£13k · 6% - Other income£650 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 13 July 1984 Where it says it operates Midlothian ## What causes is National Mining Museum Scotland Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Mining Museum Scotland Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Mining Museum Scotland 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 National Mining Museum Scotland 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. 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How do I check charity number SC003227? Search SC003227 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 National Mining Museum Scotland Trust do? The purpose of the National Mining Museum Scotland Trust (NMMST, “the Trust”) in operating and developing Scotland’s National Mining Museum (NMMS, “the Museum”) is to care for and collect Scotland’s past, present and future mining heritage. to render our collections physically and intellectually accessible. to present coal mining in its international, social, technological, cultural and economic context. and to promote the care and enjoyment of Scotland’s industrial heritage. Does National Mining Museum Scotland Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Mining Museum Scotland 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 National Mining Museum Scotland Trust? National Mining Museum Scotland Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.nationalminingmuseum.com. 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. Where does National Mining Museum Scotland Trust's money come from? National Mining Museum Scotland Trust reported £227k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £166k (73%), charitable activities £47k (21%), investments £13k (6%). When was National Mining Museum Scotland Trust registered as a charity? National Mining Museum Scotland Trust was entered on the register on 13 July 1984. 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=SC003227).