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Registered charity · No. SC016517Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

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# The Adamson Trust

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

The Adamson Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Adamson Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31

£60,281

Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31

£87,649

Registered charity number

SC016517

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)

Perth And Kinross

Website

[www.theadamsontrust.co.uk](http://www.theadamsontrust.co.uk/)

Quick answer

The Adamson Trust (number SC016517) 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 Adamson Trust do?

The Adamson Trust provides grants towards funding holidays, or respite breaks, for children aged 2-17 years of age who have continuing physical health problems or learning disabilities. Applications may be made by individual families or by organisations such as schools, social work departments or hospital services. The application process involves an online application form, which is available on The Adamson Trust website, which also provides further details of how and when to apply and the evidence required to support the application.. Applications are submitted from the website directly to…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Adamson Trust

Answers The Adamson Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

26 August 1957

Also known as

Robert And Agnes G Adamsons' Fund

Where it says it operates

Perth And Kinross

## What causes is The Adamson Trust registered for?

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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Adamson Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Adamson 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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Adamson Trust?

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- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Adamson Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Adamson Trust as a registered charity (number SC016517) 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 Adamson Trust's charity number?

The Adamson Trust's charity number is SC016517. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016517?

Search SC016517 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 The Adamson Trust do?

The Adamson Trust provides grants towards funding holidays, or respite breaks, for children aged 2-17 years of age who have continuing physical health problems or learning disabilities. Applications may be made by individual families or by organisations such as schools, social work departments or hospital services. The application process involves an online application form, which is available on The Adamson Trust website, which also provides further details of how and when to apply and the evidence required to support the application.. Applications are submitted from the website directly to…

Does The Adamson Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Adamson 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 The Adamson Trust?

The Adamson Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.theadamsontrust.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 The Adamson Trust registered as a charity?

The Adamson Trust was entered on the register on 26 August 1957.

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=SC016517).