Is Portobello Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC042138) 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 Portobello Heritage Trust's charity number?

Portobello Heritage Trust's charity number is SC042138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042138?

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Does Portobello Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Heritage 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 Portobello Heritage Trust?

Portobello Heritage Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.portobelloheritagetrust.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.

When was Portobello Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Portobello Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 1 March 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042138Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Portobello Heritage Trust

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

Portobello Heritage Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Portobello Heritage Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £718
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £724
Registered charity number: SC042138
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.portobelloheritagetrust.co.uk

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Portobello Heritage Trust (number SC042138) 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 Portobello Heritage Trust do?

To record, promote and encourage the protection of the built and personal histories in Portobello. This encompasses the industrial and seaside past of this distinct part of and expanded Edinburgh. This includes preservation of artifacts and recorded oral histories linking the present community with its forebearers promoted by lectures and talks for all including school visits. By doing so we make an important contribution to the cohesiveness of the community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Portobello Heritage Trust

Answers Portobello Heritage Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 1 March 2011
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Portobello Heritage Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Portobello Heritage Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Portobello Heritage 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

What should you check before donating to Portobello Heritage Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portobello Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC042138) 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 Portobello Heritage Trust's charity number?: Portobello Heritage Trust's charity number is SC042138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042138?: Search SC042138 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 Portobello Heritage Trust do?: To record, promote and encourage the protection of the built and personal histories in Portobello. This encompasses the industrial and seaside past of this distinct part of and expanded Edinburgh. This includes preservation of artifacts and recorded oral histories linking the present community with its forebearers promoted by lectures and talks for all including school visits. By doing so we make an important contribution to the cohesiveness of the community.
Does Portobello Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Heritage 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 Portobello Heritage Trust?: Portobello Heritage Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.portobelloheritagetrust.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.
When was Portobello Heritage Trust registered as a charity?: Portobello Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 1 March 2011.

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.