Is Sibbald Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sibbald Trust as a registered charity (number SC016908) 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 Sibbald Trust's charity number?

Sibbald Trust's charity number is SC016908. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016908?

Search SC016908 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 Sibbald Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sibbald 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 Sibbald Trust?

Sibbald Trust's website listed in our register data is https://sibbaldtrust.com. 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 Sibbald Trust registered as a charity?

Sibbald Trust was entered on the register on 11 September 1977.

Registered charity · No. SC016908Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Sibbald Trust

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

Sibbald Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Sibbald Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £197,950
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £111,304
Registered charity number: SC016908
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): City of Edinburgh
Website: sibbaldtrust.com

Quick answer

Sibbald Trust (number SC016908) 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 Sibbald Trust do?

The Sibbald Trust supports work, activities or matters that would not necessarily have had funding from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Trustees liaise with Garden management in assessing grant applications, but maintain independence of thought and deed.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sibbald Trust

Answers Sibbald Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 11 September 1977
Also known as: Edinburgh Botanic Garden (Sibbald) Trust
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Sibbald Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sibbald Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sibbald 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 Sibbald Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sibbald Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sibbald Trust as a registered charity (number SC016908) 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 Sibbald Trust's charity number?: Sibbald Trust's charity number is SC016908. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016908?: Search SC016908 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 Sibbald Trust do?: The Sibbald Trust supports work, activities or matters that would not necessarily have had funding from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Trustees liaise with Garden management in assessing grant applications, but maintain independence of thought and deed.
Does Sibbald Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sibbald 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 Sibbald Trust?: Sibbald Trust's website listed in our register data is https://sibbaldtrust.com. 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 Sibbald Trust registered as a charity?: Sibbald Trust was entered on the register on 11 September 1977.

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.