--- title: "The Thistle Trust SCIO — charity SC054955 | CharityCompare" description: "The Thistle Trust SCIO (charity SC054955). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thistle-trust-scio retrieved: 2026-10-11T02:23:07.787Z 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. SC054955SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) TT # The Thistle Trust SCIO Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Thistle Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://robinchapel.org.uk/test-title/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054955) Work at The Thistle Trust SCIO? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-thistle-trust-scio&type=claim&name=The%20Thistle%20Trust%20SCIO) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Thistle Trust SCIO? Registered charity number SC054955 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [robinchapel.org.uk/test-title](https://robinchapel.org.uk/test-title/) Quick answer The Thistle Trust SCIO (number SC054955) 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 Thistle Trust SCIO do? The purposes of the SCIO are:- 1.1.1 The preservation and maintenance of the Robin Chapel. 1.1.2 The advancement of the Christian religion through (amongst other things) the provision of ecumenical services which promote inter-denominational worship and the delivery of weekly services with the accompaniment of a professional choir. 1.1.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through (amongst other things) support to the Thistle Foundation (Charity Number SC016816) or any other charity that has purposes which are the same… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Thistle Trust SCIO Answers The Thistle Trust SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 February 2026 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The Thistle Trust SCIO registered for? the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thistle Trust SCIO yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Thistle Trust SCIO. 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 Thistle Trust SCIO? - 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-thistle-trust-scio&type=claim&name=The%20Thistle%20Trust%20SCIO) [Visit charity website](https://robinchapel.org.uk/test-title/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thistle Trust SCIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Thistle Trust SCIO as a registered charity (number SC054955) 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 Thistle Trust SCIO's charity number? The Thistle Trust SCIO's charity number is SC054955. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054955? Search SC054955 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 Thistle Trust SCIO do? The purposes of the SCIO are:- 1.1.1 The preservation and maintenance of the Robin Chapel. 1.1.2 The advancement of the Christian religion through (amongst other things) the provision of ecumenical services which promote inter-denominational worship and the delivery of weekly services with the accompaniment of a professional choir. 1.1.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through (amongst other things) support to the Thistle Foundation (Charity Number SC016816) or any other charity that has purposes which are the same… Does The Thistle Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thistle Trust SCIO. 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 Thistle Trust SCIO? The Thistle Trust SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://robinchapel.org.uk/test-title/. 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 Thistle Trust SCIO registered as a charity? The Thistle Trust SCIO was entered on the register on 6 February 2026. 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=SC054955).