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Registered charity · No. SC028661Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

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# University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust

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

University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust?

Registered charity number

SC028661

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)

City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust (number SC028661) 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 University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust do?

Following legal advice, the charity was established to provide scholarships to undergraduate students at the University of Edinburgh who would not usually consider or be able to attend university. Support will also be available to all those who could potentially make a wider contribution to society. The charity will only become an active grant-making trust when it receives the funds from the 2 principal donors post deaths. There is and will be no income or expenditure until such time.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust

Answers University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

1 January 1902

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust.
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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 University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust as a registered charity (number SC028661) 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 University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust's charity number?

University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust's charity number is SC028661. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028661?

Search SC028661 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 University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust do?

Following legal advice, the charity was established to provide scholarships to undergraduate students at the University of Edinburgh who would not usually consider or be able to attend university. Support will also be available to all those who could potentially make a wider contribution to society. The charity will only become an active grant-making trust when it receives the funds from the 2 principal donors post deaths. There is and will be no income or expenditure until such time.

Does University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon 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 University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust?

University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust registered as a charity?

University Of Edinburgh Cross And Salmon Trust was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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=SC028661).