Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £375,363
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £405,645
- Registered charity number
- SC016162
- 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)
- Stirling
Quick answer
What does Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust do?
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum exists to inform, educate and inspire diverse audiences to access and learn about the history of Stirlingshire and its people. The Smith has played a special part in the history of Stirling since its foundation in 1874. Established by the bequest of artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) on land supplied by the Burgh of Stirling, it is an historic public-private partnership which has continued to the present day. It was founded as a gallery of mainly contemporary art, with a museum and library reading room ‘for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stirling, Dunbl…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust
Answers Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum 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
- Stirling
What causes is Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust as a registered charity (number SC016162) 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 Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust's charity number?
- Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust's charity number is SC016162. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC016162?
- Search SC016162 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 Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust do?
- The Smith Art Gallery and Museum exists to inform, educate and inspire diverse audiences to access and learn about the history of Stirlingshire and its people. The Smith has played a special part in the history of Stirling since its foundation in 1874. Established by the bequest of artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) on land supplied by the Burgh of Stirling, it is an historic public-private partnership which has continued to the present day. It was founded as a gallery of mainly contemporary art, with a museum and library reading room ‘for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stirling, Dunbl…
- Does Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum 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 Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust?
- Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.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 Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust registered as a charity?
- Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Trust was entered on the register on 16 April 1946.
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.