The Roberts Institute of Art
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Roberts Institute of Art is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about The Roberts Institute of Art?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £63,376
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,118,360
- Registered charity number
- SC053450
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Outwith Scotland
Quick answer
What does The Roberts Institute of Art do?
The Charity's objects are (A) to advance the education of the General Public in works of arts and in particular, by collaborating with arts institutions on a national level and by increasing public access to and engagement with one of the largest private collections of contemporary art in the UK, and (B) to educate the General Public as a whole but in practice the Charity will mainly operate and therefore provide benefits to people across the UK.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Roberts Institute of Art
Answers The Roberts Institute of Art 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
- Also known as
- The David Roberts Art Foundation Limited
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is The Roberts Institute of Art registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Roberts Institute of Art a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Roberts Institute of Art as a registered charity (number SC053450) 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 Roberts Institute of Art's charity number?
- The Roberts Institute of Art's charity number is SC053450. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053450?
- Search SC053450 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 Roberts Institute of Art do?
- The Charity's objects are (A) to advance the education of the General Public in works of arts and in particular, by collaborating with arts institutions on a national level and by increasing public access to and engagement with one of the largest private collections of contemporary art in the UK, and (B) to educate the General Public as a whole but in practice the Charity will mainly operate and therefore provide benefits to people across the UK.
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Roberts Institute of Art. 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 Roberts Institute of Art?
- The Roberts Institute of Art's website listed in our register data is https://www.therobertsinstituteofart.com/. 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 Roberts Institute of Art registered as a charity?
- The Roberts Institute of Art was entered on the register on 19 June 2024.
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.