Registered charity · No. SC006161Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
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St Andrews Links Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
St Andrews Links Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, 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.
St Andrews Links Trust (number SC006161) 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 St Andrews Links Trust do?
The Links Trust manages the largest public golf facility in Europe.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Andrews Links Trust
Answers St Andrews Links 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 St Andrews Links Trust's money come from?
St Andrews Links Trust reported £51m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £28m (55%), trading and fundraising events £22m (42%), investments £1.3m (3%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£28m · 55%
Trading and fundraising events£22m · 42%
Investments£1.3m · 3%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Fife
What causes is St Andrews Links Trust registered for?
the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 St Andrews Links Trust yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Andrews Links Trust.
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The register data used for this profile lists St Andrews Links Trust as a registered charity (number SC006161) 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 St Andrews Links Trust's charity number?
St Andrews Links Trust's charity number is SC006161. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006161?
Search SC006161 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 St Andrews Links Trust do?
The Links Trust manages the largest public golf facility in Europe.
Does St Andrews Links Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Andrews Links 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 St Andrews Links Trust?
St Andrews Links Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.standrews.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.
Where does St Andrews Links Trust's money come from?
St Andrews Links Trust reported £51m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £28m (55%), trading and fundraising events £22m (42%), investments £1.3m (3%).
When was St Andrews Links Trust registered as a charity?
St Andrews Links Trust was entered on the register on 16 March 1976.