--- title: "Royal High School Preservation Trust — charity SC045779 | CharityCompare" description: "Royal High School Preservation Trust (charity SC045779): income £36.3m (2026). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-high-school-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-10-07T18:59:48.388Z 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. SC045779Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) RH # Royal High School Preservation Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Royal High School Preservation Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.rhspt.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045779) Work at Royal High School Preservation Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=royal-high-school-preservation-trust&type=claim&name=Royal%20High%20School%20Preservation%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Royal High School Preservation Trust? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £36,299,264 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £572,495 Registered charity number SC045779 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.rhspt.org](http://www.rhspt.org/) Quick answer Royal High School Preservation Trust (number SC045779) 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 Royal High School Preservation Trust do? The old Royal High School, built in 1829 by neoclassical architect Thomas Hamilton, is a Category A listed building in Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation Area and World Heritage Site. It symbolises Scotland's commitment to education and architectural excellence. The Royal High School Preservation Trust, founded in 2015, aims to conserve the building, find sustainable uses, and ensure public access. With planning approval in August 2024, restoration will create a cultural hub centered on music. The project includes new gardens designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, offering urban green space with stunni… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal High School Preservation Trust Answers Royal High School Preservation Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Royal High School Preservation Trust's money come from? Royal High School Preservation Trust reported £202k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £185k (92%), trading and fundraising events £17k (8%). - Investments£185k · 92% - Trading and fundraising events£17k · 8% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 7 July 2015 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Royal High School Preservation Trust registered for? the 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 Royal High School Preservation Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal High School Preservation 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 Royal High School Preservation 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 SC045779? Search SC045779 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 Royal High School Preservation Trust do? The old Royal High School, built in 1829 by neoclassical architect Thomas Hamilton, is a Category A listed building in Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation Area and World Heritage Site. It symbolises Scotland's commitment to education and architectural excellence. The Royal High School Preservation Trust, founded in 2015, aims to conserve the building, find sustainable uses, and ensure public access. With planning approval in August 2024, restoration will create a cultural hub centered on music. The project includes new gardens designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, offering urban green space with stunni… Does Royal High School Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal High School Preservation 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 Royal High School Preservation Trust? Royal High School Preservation Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.rhspt.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. Where does Royal High School Preservation Trust's money come from? Royal High School Preservation Trust reported £202k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £185k (92%), trading and fundraising events £17k (8%). When was Royal High School Preservation Trust registered as a charity? Royal High School Preservation Trust was entered on the register on 7 July 2015. 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=SC045779).