The Pleasance Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Pleasance Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.
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What are the key facts about The Pleasance Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
- £16,925
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
- £26,762
- Registered charity number
- SC000309
- 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)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.pleasancetrust.org.uk
Quick answer
What does The Pleasance Trust do?
The policy of the Trust is to make grants to voluntary organisations in the Edinburgh area which are concerned with the welfare of young people, in particular, through the encouragement of participation in outdoor activities. In view of the scale of the Trust, grants are made mainly to small voluntary organisations. In the course of a year the Trust distributes about £20,000 in individual grants ranging from about £500 to about £1,500. The grants made are listed in its Annual Accounts. Where grants are made to national organisations, these are specifically for projects in, or young people liv…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Pleasance Trust
Answers The Pleasance Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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
- Also known as
- Pleasance Trust
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is The Pleasance Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pleasance Trust yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Pleasance Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Pleasance Trust as a registered charity (number SC000309) 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 Pleasance Trust's charity number?
- The Pleasance Trust's charity number is SC000309. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC000309?
- Search SC000309 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 Pleasance Trust do?
- The policy of the Trust is to make grants to voluntary organisations in the Edinburgh area which are concerned with the welfare of young people, in particular, through the encouragement of participation in outdoor activities. In view of the scale of the Trust, grants are made mainly to small voluntary organisations. In the course of a year the Trust distributes about £20,000 in individual grants ranging from about £500 to about £1,500. The grants made are listed in its Annual Accounts. Where grants are made to national organisations, these are specifically for projects in, or young people liv…
- Does The Pleasance Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pleasance 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 Pleasance Trust?
- The Pleasance Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.pleasancetrust.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.
- When was The Pleasance Trust registered as a charity?
- The Pleasance Trust was entered on the register on 5 June 1928.
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.