Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust
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Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC054822
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Website
- none
Quick answer
What does Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust do?
4 The organisation’s purposes are to advance the understanding of Wigtown’s heritage through the story of the Wigtown Martyrs. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) to preserve the site of the “Martyrs’ Stake” which marks the place where Margaret Wilson and Margaret McLachlan were drowned for their faith. (b) to promote safe access to the site. (c) to promote an understanding of the site as it would have been in 1685. (d) to take such other steps and actions as the trustees consider appropriate to protect and promote the memory of the Wigtown Martyrs.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Dumfries And Galloway
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust as a registered charity (number SC054822) 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 Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust's charity number?
- Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust's charity number is SC054822. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC054822?
- Search SC054822 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 Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust do?
- 4 The organisation’s purposes are to advance the understanding of Wigtown’s heritage through the story of the Wigtown Martyrs. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) to preserve the site of the “Martyrs’ Stake” which marks the place where Margaret Wilson and Margaret McLachlan were drowned for their faith. (b) to promote safe access to the site. (c) to promote an understanding of the site as it would have been in 1685. (d) to take such other steps and actions as the trustees consider appropriate to protect and promote the memory of the Wigtown Martyrs.
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtown Martyrs' Stake 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 Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust?
- Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust's website listed in our register data is http://none. 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 Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust registered as a charity?
- Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust was entered on the register on 12 December 2025.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.