Scottish Mountaineering Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Mountaineering Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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.
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What are the key facts about Scottish Mountaineering Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £62,045
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £95,227
- Registered charity number
- SC009117
- 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)
- Midlothian
- Website
- thesmt.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Scottish Mountaineering Trust do?
3. The primary objectives of the Trust are to promote and support the health, education and recreation of members of the public by encouraging their safe participation in mountain activities in Scotland and elsewhere. The Trust does this by making grants and loans to individuals, clubs and charitable bodies who are seeking funding to assist in projects which further the primary objectives of the Trust. The Trustees meet twice a year (April and October) to consider applications for funding. In addition the Trust owns all the share capital in Scottish Mountaineering Trust (Publications) Limited…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Mountaineering Trust
Answers Scottish Mountaineering 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
- Where it says it operates
- Midlothian
What causes is Scottish Mountaineering Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scottish Mountaineering Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Mountaineering Trust as a registered charity (number SC009117) 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 Scottish Mountaineering Trust's charity number?
- Scottish Mountaineering Trust's charity number is SC009117. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC009117?
- Search SC009117 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 Scottish Mountaineering Trust do?
- 3. The primary objectives of the Trust are to promote and support the health, education and recreation of members of the public by encouraging their safe participation in mountain activities in Scotland and elsewhere. The Trust does this by making grants and loans to individuals, clubs and charitable bodies who are seeking funding to assist in projects which further the primary objectives of the Trust. The Trustees meet twice a year (April and October) to consider applications for funding. In addition the Trust owns all the share capital in Scottish Mountaineering Trust (Publications) Limited…
- Does Scottish Mountaineering Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Mountaineering 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 Scottish Mountaineering Trust?
- Scottish Mountaineering Trust's website listed in our register data is http://thesmt.org.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 Scottish Mountaineering Trust registered as a charity?
- Scottish Mountaineering Trust was entered on the register on 3 May 1962.
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.