The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust
The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC013784
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2024-10-05)
- £6,690
- Website
- www.roe.ac.uk
What the charity does
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…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust is a registered charity (number SC013784) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- 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…
- How can I donate to The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust?
- The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Trust's website is http://www.roe.ac.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.