--- title: "The National Trust for Scotland — charity SC007410 | CharityCompare" description: "The National Trust for Scotland (charity SC007410): income £91.4m (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-national-trust-for-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-09T19:41:22.958Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC007410Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) NT # The National Trust for Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The National Trust for Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nts.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC007410) Work at The National Trust for Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-national-trust-for-scotland&type=claim&name=The%20National%20Trust%20for%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The National Trust for Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28 £91,432,000 Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28 £81,753,000 Registered charity number SC007410 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.nts.org.uk](http://www.nts.org.uk/) Quick answer The National Trust for Scotland (number SC007410) 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 National Trust for Scotland do? The National Trust for Scotland is the charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland's magnificent heritage. We're Scotland's largest membership organisation and we're independent of government. Since 1931, we've pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of th emost magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlies, islands, mountain ranges and the plants and animals that depend upon them. Together the places and objects in our care tell the stories of Scotland. Without our invo… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The National Trust for Scotland Answers The National Trust for Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does The National Trust for Scotland's money come from? The National Trust for Scotland reported £53m total income for the year ending 28 February 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £22m (42%), charitable activities £19m (35%), investments £7.5m (14%). - Trading and fundraising events£22m · 42% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£19m · 35% - Investments£7.5m · 14% - Other income£4.7m · 9% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 5 February 1936 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The National Trust for Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Trust for Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The National Trust for Scotland. 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The National Trust for Scotland? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-national-trust-for-scotland&type=claim&name=The%20National%20Trust%20for%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.nts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The National Trust for Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The National Trust for Scotland as a registered charity (number SC007410) 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 National Trust for Scotland's charity number? The National Trust for Scotland's charity number is SC007410. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007410? Search SC007410 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 National Trust for Scotland do? The National Trust for Scotland is the charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland's magnificent heritage. We're Scotland's largest membership organisation and we're independent of government. Since 1931, we've pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of th emost magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlies, islands, mountain ranges and the plants and animals that depend upon them. Together the places and objects in our care tell the stories of Scotland. Without our invo… Does The National Trust for Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Trust for Scotland. 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 National Trust for Scotland? The National Trust for Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nts.org.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. Where does The National Trust for Scotland's money come from? The National Trust for Scotland reported £53m total income for the year ending 28 February 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £22m (42%), charitable activities £19m (35%), investments £7.5m (14%). When was The National Trust for Scotland registered as a charity? The National Trust for Scotland was entered on the register on 5 February 1936. 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=SC007410).