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Whithorn Trust
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Whithorn Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Whithorn Trust (number SC012178) 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 Whithorn Trust do?
The Whithorn Trust is the custodian of the archaeological site at Whithorn, where the earliest evidence of Christian practice is found anywhere in Scotland. The Trust exists to inspire the public with the story of Whithorn, its collection, and to create educational and economic opportunities for young people and the community.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whithorn Trust
Answers Whithorn Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Whithorn Trust's money come from?
Whithorn Trust reported £81k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £41k (50%), charitable activities £40k (49%), investments £350 (0%).
Trading and fundraising events£41k · 50%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£40k · 49%
Investments£350 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Whithorn Trust
Where it says it operates
Dumfries And Galloway
What causes is Whithorn Trust registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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The register data used for this profile lists Whithorn Trust as a registered charity (number SC012178) 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 Whithorn Trust's charity number?
Whithorn Trust's charity number is SC012178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Whithorn Trust do?
The Whithorn Trust is the custodian of the archaeological site at Whithorn, where the earliest evidence of Christian practice is found anywhere in Scotland. The Trust exists to inspire the public with the story of Whithorn, its collection, and to create educational and economic opportunities for young people and the community.
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How can I donate to Whithorn Trust?
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Where does Whithorn Trust's money come from?
Whithorn Trust reported £81k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £41k (50%), charitable activities £40k (49%), investments £350 (0%).
When was Whithorn Trust registered as a charity?
Whithorn Trust was entered on the register on 6 May 1986.