Registered charity · No. SC037425Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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The Abbotsford Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Abbotsford Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
The Abbotsford Trust (number SC037425) 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 The Abbotsford Trust do?
To advance the arts culture and heritage by the acquisition, preservation, protection and improvement of the buildings, land and policies of Abbotsford, together with its contents and any amenity or other land associated with Abbotsford or with Sir Walter Scott and his family or with the works of Sir Walter Scott, together with any movables of family literary, historic or cultural significance, all for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. and To advance the education of the public in relation to the arts and literature and Scottish culture, and particularly the life and works and family o…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Abbotsford Trust
Answers The Abbotsford 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 The Abbotsford Trust's money come from?
The Abbotsford Trust reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £499k (43%), trading and fundraising events £453k (39%), investments £216k (19%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£499k · 43%
Trading and fundraising events£453k · 39%
Investments£216k · 19%
Other income£300 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Scottish Borders
What causes is The Abbotsford Trust registered for?
the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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The register data used for this profile lists The Abbotsford Trust as a registered charity (number SC037425) 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 The Abbotsford Trust's charity number?
The Abbotsford Trust's charity number is SC037425. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Abbotsford Trust do?
To advance the arts culture and heritage by the acquisition, preservation, protection and improvement of the buildings, land and policies of Abbotsford, together with its contents and any amenity or other land associated with Abbotsford or with Sir Walter Scott and his family or with the works of Sir Walter Scott, together with any movables of family literary, historic or cultural significance, all for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. and To advance the education of the public in relation to the arts and literature and Scottish culture, and particularly the life and works and family o…
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How can I donate to The Abbotsford Trust?
The Abbotsford Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.scottsabbotsford.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 The Abbotsford Trust's money come from?
The Abbotsford Trust reported £1.2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £499k (43%), trading and fundraising events £453k (39%), investments £216k (19%).
When was The Abbotsford Trust registered as a charity?
The Abbotsford Trust was entered on the register on 17 August 2006.