Registered charity · No. SC053005Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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The Kilchoan Melfort Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust (number SC053005) 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 Kilchoan Melfort Trust do?
Our charity has 3 main charitable objectives. Conservation & Restoration, Education and spirituality. At Kilchoan we take a living field laboratory approach, Kilchoan Estate is open to conduct applied and blue sky research. We have formal collaborations with a variety of universities across the UK and europe. Students / academics ranging from work experience or undergraduates to PhD students and recognised scientist come to Kilchoan to gain experience and/or knowledge for the wider benefit of their personal development or the field they are researching. Kilchoan Melfort Trust also funds res…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Kilchoan Melfort Trust
Answers The Kilchoan Melfort 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 Kilchoan Melfort Trust's money come from?
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust reported £791k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £761k (96%), charitable activities £28k (4%), other income £1,522 (0%).
Investments£761k · 96%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£28k · 4%
Other income£1,522 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Highland
What causes is The Kilchoan Melfort Trust registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement
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Is The Kilchoan Melfort Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Kilchoan Melfort Trust as a registered charity (number SC053005) 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 Kilchoan Melfort Trust's charity number?
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust's charity number is SC053005. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Kilchoan Melfort Trust do?
Our charity has 3 main charitable objectives. Conservation & Restoration, Education and spirituality. At Kilchoan we take a living field laboratory approach, Kilchoan Estate is open to conduct applied and blue sky research. We have formal collaborations with a variety of universities across the UK and europe. Students / academics ranging from work experience or undergraduates to PhD students and recognised scientist come to Kilchoan to gain experience and/or knowledge for the wider benefit of their personal development or the field they are researching. Kilchoan Melfort Trust also funds res…
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How can I donate to The Kilchoan Melfort Trust?
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Where does The Kilchoan Melfort Trust's money come from?
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust reported £791k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £761k (96%), charitable activities £28k (4%), other income £1,522 (0%).
When was The Kilchoan Melfort Trust registered as a charity?
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust was entered on the register on 13 December 2023.