The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust 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 Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-10-05
- £6,685
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-05
- £1,180
- Registered charity number
- SC013784
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.roe.ac.uk
Quick answer
What does The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust do?
Ultimately the purpose of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust is to advance education, science and scholarship. The principal means by which it seeks to achieve these ends are (i) to inspire and inform the public through stimulating an interest in astronomy and related sciences and (ii) more specifically to promote the public understanding of the work carried out by the institutions occupying the Royal Observatory Edinburgh site and the history and heritage of these institutions. In particular it seeks to preserve and encourage both public and scholarly interest in the heritage of the Obser…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust
Answers The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 October 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust as a registered charity (number SC013784) 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 Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust's charity number?
- The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust's charity number is SC013784. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC013784?
- Search SC013784 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 Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust do?
- Ultimately the purpose of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust is to advance education, science and scholarship. The principal means by which it seeks to achieve these ends are (i) to inspire and inform the public through stimulating an interest in astronomy and related sciences and (ii) more specifically to promote the public understanding of the work carried out by the institutions occupying the Royal Observatory Edinburgh site and the history and heritage of these institutions. In particular it seeks to preserve and encourage both public and scholarly interest in the heritage of the Obser…
- Does The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Observatory Edinburgh 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 Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust?
- The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.roe.ac.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 Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust registered as a charity?
- The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust was entered on the register on 17 January 1980.
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.