The Edwin Morgan Trust
The Edwin Morgan Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC043142
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £47,540
- Website
- www.edwinmorgantrust.com
What the charity does
The Edwin Morgan Trust was established in 2012 to administer the generous Award which the poet wished to create from the earnings of a long and distinguished writing career. The Trust ensures that talented poets have a focus for extending the scope of their writing through national competition, publication and mentoring. It works to uphold the wishes of the late Edwin Morgan by supporting his vision for the development of Scottish poetry and translation. We approach our objectives as he would have – with creativity, inclusivity and a hopeful vision of the future. Our mission is to provide o…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Edwin Morgan Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Edwin Morgan Trust is a registered charity (number SC043142) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Edwin Morgan Trust do?
- The Edwin Morgan Trust was established in 2012 to administer the generous Award which the poet wished to create from the earnings of a long and distinguished writing career. The Trust ensures that talented poets have a focus for extending the scope of their writing through national competition, publication and mentoring. It works to uphold the wishes of the late Edwin Morgan by supporting his vision for the development of Scottish poetry and translation. We approach our objectives as he would have – with creativity, inclusivity and a hopeful vision of the future. Our mission is to provide o…
- How can I donate to The Edwin Morgan Trust?
- The Edwin Morgan Trust's website is http://www.edwinmorgantrust.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.