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Registered charity · No. SC028617SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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# Thornton Rose RDA

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Thornton Rose RDA is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, 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

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Thornton Rose RDA?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-25

£29,220

Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-25

£30,174

Registered charity number

SC028617

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Midlothian

Website

[www.thornton-rose-rda.org.uk](http://www.thornton-rose-rda.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Thornton Rose RDA (number SC028617) 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 Thornton Rose RDA do?

Thornton Rose provides riding opportunities for people of all ages and disabilities to enjoy a safe, stimulating, therapeutic and recreational sport. We are a member of the Riding for the Disabled Association, where our vision is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through activities connected with horses

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Thornton Rose RDA

Answers Thornton Rose RDA gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 25 February 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

28 October 1998

Where it says it operates

Midlothian

## What causes is Thornton Rose RDA registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thornton Rose RDA yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Thornton Rose RDA.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Thornton Rose RDA?

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- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Thornton Rose RDA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Thornton Rose RDA as a registered charity (number SC028617) 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 Thornton Rose RDA's charity number?

Thornton Rose RDA's charity number is SC028617. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028617?

Search SC028617 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 Thornton Rose RDA do?

Thornton Rose provides riding opportunities for people of all ages and disabilities to enjoy a safe, stimulating, therapeutic and recreational sport. We are a member of the Riding for the Disabled Association, where our vision is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through activities connected with horses

Does Thornton Rose RDA have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thornton Rose RDA. 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 Thornton Rose RDA?

Thornton Rose RDA's website listed in our register data is http://www.thornton-rose-rda.org.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 Thornton Rose RDA registered as a charity?

Thornton Rose RDA was entered on the register on 28 October 1998.

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=SC028617).