Registered charity · No. SC028070Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Royal Yacht Britannia Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust (number SC028070) 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 Yacht Britannia Trust do?
The object for which the Company is established is to advance the education of the general public concerning the Royal Yacht Britannia (formerly Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia) a vessel of historical significance
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Yacht Britannia Trust
Answers Royal Yacht Britannia Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Royal Yacht Britannia Trust's money come from?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust reported £15m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £7.7m (51%), charitable activities £5.7m (38%), other income £1.7m (11%).
Trading and fundraising events£7.7m · 51%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£5.7m · 38%
Other income£1.7m · 11%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Royal Yacht Britannia Trust registered for?
the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is Royal Yacht Britannia Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Royal Yacht Britannia Trust as a registered charity (number SC028070) 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 Royal Yacht Britannia Trust's charity number?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust's charity number is SC028070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028070?
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What does Royal Yacht Britannia Trust do?
The object for which the Company is established is to advance the education of the general public concerning the Royal Yacht Britannia (formerly Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia) a vessel of historical significance
Does Royal Yacht Britannia Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Yacht Britannia 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 Yacht Britannia Trust?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalyachtbritannia.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.
Where does Royal Yacht Britannia Trust's money come from?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust reported £15m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £7.7m (51%), charitable activities £5.7m (38%), other income £1.7m (11%).
When was Royal Yacht Britannia Trust registered as a charity?
Royal Yacht Britannia Trust was entered on the register on 28 April 1998.