Is Seagull Trust Cruises a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Seagull Trust Cruises as a registered charity (number SC027163) 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 Seagull Trust Cruises's charity number?

Seagull Trust Cruises's charity number is SC027163. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027163?

Search SC027163 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.

Does Seagull Trust Cruises have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Seagull Trust Cruises. 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 Seagull Trust Cruises?

Seagull Trust Cruises's website listed in our register data is http://www.seagulltrust.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 Seagull Trust Cruises registered as a charity?

Seagull Trust Cruises was entered on the register on 16 October 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC027163Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Seagull Trust Cruises

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

Seagull Trust Cruises is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Seagull Trust Cruises? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Seagull Trust Cruises?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £233,717
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £154,454
Registered charity number: SC027163
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.seagulltrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Seagull Trust Cruises (number SC027163) 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 Seagull Trust Cruises do?

Seagull Trust Cruises provides free canal cruises for people who have additional needs. We own and operate nine purpose-built canal boats and offer trips at Falkirk, Inverness, Kirkintilloch and Ratho, from March until October, with Santa cruises in November and December. In a typical year, we will carry about 20,000 passengers.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Seagull Trust Cruises

Answers Seagull Trust Cruises gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 16 October 1997
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Seagull Trust Cruises registered for?

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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Seagull Trust Cruises yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Seagull Trust Cruises. 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 Seagull Trust Cruises?

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 · Explore rated charities

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. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Seagull Trust Cruises a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Seagull Trust Cruises as a registered charity (number SC027163) 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 Seagull Trust Cruises's charity number?: Seagull Trust Cruises's charity number is SC027163. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027163?: Search SC027163 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 Seagull Trust Cruises do?: Seagull Trust Cruises provides free canal cruises for people who have additional needs. We own and operate nine purpose-built canal boats and offer trips at Falkirk, Inverness, Kirkintilloch and Ratho, from March until October, with Santa cruises in November and December. In a typical year, we will carry about 20,000 passengers.
Does Seagull Trust Cruises have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Seagull Trust Cruises. 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 Seagull Trust Cruises?: Seagull Trust Cruises's website listed in our register data is http://www.seagulltrust.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 Seagull Trust Cruises registered as a charity?: Seagull Trust Cruises was entered on the register on 16 October 1997.

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.