--- title: "Thirlestane Castle Trust — charity SC011491 | CharityCompare" description: "Thirlestane Castle Trust (charity SC011491): income £805k (2024). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thirlestane-castle-trust retrieved: 2026-10-11T11:04:12.237Z 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. SC011491Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) TC # Thirlestane Castle Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Thirlestane Castle Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011491) Work at Thirlestane Castle Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=thirlestane-castle-trust&type=claim&name=Thirlestane%20Castle%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Thirlestane Castle Trust? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £805,183 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £715,135 Registered charity number SC011491 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) Scottish Borders Website [www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk](http://www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk/) Quick answer Thirlestane Castle Trust (number SC011491) 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 Thirlestane Castle Trust do? Thirlestane Castle Trust is a charity established to care for and secure the long-term future of Thirlestane Castle, grounds and its collections. Funds from donations, plus event and visitor income goes directly to helping preserve the building and its unique history and heritage, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Thirlestane Castle Trust Answers Thirlestane Castle Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Thirlestane Castle Trust's money come from? Thirlestane Castle Trust reported £740k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £684k (92%), charitable activities £45k (6%), investments £11k (1%). - Trading and fundraising events£684k · 92% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£45k · 6% - Investments£11k · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 1 December 1983 Where it says it operates Scottish Borders ## What causes is Thirlestane Castle Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thirlestane Castle Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Thirlestane Castle Trust. 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 Thirlestane Castle Trust? - 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=thirlestane-castle-trust&type=claim&name=Thirlestane%20Castle%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thirlestane Castle Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Thirlestane Castle Trust as a registered charity (number SC011491) 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 Thirlestane Castle Trust's charity number? Thirlestane Castle Trust's charity number is SC011491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011491? Search SC011491 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 Thirlestane Castle Trust do? Thirlestane Castle Trust is a charity established to care for and secure the long-term future of Thirlestane Castle, grounds and its collections. Funds from donations, plus event and visitor income goes directly to helping preserve the building and its unique history and heritage, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Does Thirlestane Castle Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thirlestane Castle 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 Thirlestane Castle Trust? Thirlestane Castle Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.thirlestanecastle.co.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. Where does Thirlestane Castle Trust's money come from? Thirlestane Castle Trust reported £740k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £684k (92%), charitable activities £45k (6%), investments £11k (1%). When was Thirlestane Castle Trust registered as a charity? Thirlestane Castle Trust was entered on the register on 1 December 1983. 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=SC011491).