--- title: "St Andrews Links Trust — charity SC006161 | CharityCompare" description: "St Andrews Links Trust (charity SC006161): income £50.6m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-andrews-links-trust retrieved: 2026-10-08T08:11:14.374Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC006161Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) SA # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.standrews.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006161) Work at St Andrews Links Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=st-andrews-links-trust&type=claim&name=St%20Andrews%20Links%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about St Andrews Links Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £50,631,160 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £42,216,410 Registered charity number SC006161 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Register contact address detail (not service area) Fife Website [www.standrews.com](http://www.standrews.com/) Quick answer 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 16 March 1976 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. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to St Andrews Links Trust? - 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=st-andrews-links-trust&type=claim&name=St%20Andrews%20Links%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.standrews.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Andrews Links Trust a legitimate charity? 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006161).