Is The Mertoun Gardens Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Mertoun Gardens Trust as a registered charity (number SC039389) 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number?

The Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number is SC039389. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039389?

Search SC039389 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.

Does The Mertoun Gardens Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mertoun Gardens 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust?

The Mertoun Gardens Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Mertoun Gardens Trust registered as a charity?

The Mertoun Gardens Trust was entered on the register on 5 March 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039389Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Mertoun Gardens Trust

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

The Mertoun Gardens 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 environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about The Mertoun Gardens Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £111,424
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £166,555
Registered charity number: SC039389
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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The Mertoun Gardens Trust (number SC039389) 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust do?

to promote for the public benefit the planting, maintenance, improvement and preservation of Mertoun Gardens at St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire ('the Gardens'). 3.2 to advance the education of the public, in particular in relation to the history, design and horticultural significance of the Gardens. and such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall think fit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Mertoun Gardens Trust

Answers The Mertoun Gardens 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: 5 March 2008
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is The Mertoun Gardens Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mertoun Gardens Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Mertoun Gardens Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Mertoun Gardens Trust as a registered charity (number SC039389) 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number?: The Mertoun Gardens Trust's charity number is SC039389. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039389?: Search SC039389 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust do?: to promote for the public benefit the planting, maintenance, improvement and preservation of Mertoun Gardens at St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire ('the Gardens'). 3.2 to advance the education of the public, in particular in relation to the history, design and horticultural significance of the Gardens. and such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall think fit.
Does The Mertoun Gardens Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mertoun Gardens 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 Mertoun Gardens Trust?: The Mertoun Gardens Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Mertoun Gardens Trust registered as a charity?: The Mertoun Gardens Trust was entered on the register on 5 March 2008.

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.