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Visit www.applecross.org.ukAbout Applecross Trust
The charity is set up to preserve the outstanding natural beauty and wilderness heritage of the Applecross peninsula for the public benefit, and manage it in a sustainable, progressive manner. The trust does this through working to maintain the unique and historic character of the estate, which includes extensive renovation of properties and conservation of buildings and dykes. The trust is determined to consider the environment and the protection of native species while carrying out its work across the Applecross Estate. This includes managing fish stocks in the streams and rivers, deer management, and ensuring that sustainable practices are used across the board. There are 26,000 hectares of land to be managed on the Applecross Estate. Access and appreciation of …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Applecross Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 4,808 environment charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyApplecross Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is SC020693. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.
Applecross Trust's official registration number is SC020693, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Applecross Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Applecross Trust is located in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Applecross Trust has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 28%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Applecross Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Applecross Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The charity is set up to preserve the outstanding natural beauty and wilderness heritage of the Applecross peninsula for the public benefit, and manage it in a sustainable, progressive manner. The trust does this through working to maintain the unique and historic character of the estate, which includes extensive renovation of properties and conservation of buildings and dykes. The trust is determined to consider the environment and the protection of native species while carrying out its work across the Applecross Estate. This includes managing fish stocks in the streams and rivers, deer management, and ensuring that sustainable practices are used across the board. There are 26,000 hectares of land to... Applecross Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
Applecross Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC020693.
You can verify Applecross Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact Applecross Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Applecross Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Applecross Trust is based in Isle of Skye in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Applecross Trust was first registered in 1992, making it approximately 34 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Applecross Trust is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Applecross Trust is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Applecross Trust
- What is Applecross Trust?
- Applecross Trust is a environment charitable company based in Isle of Skye, United Kingdom. The charity is set up to preserve the outstanding natural beauty and wilderness heritage of the Applecross peninsula for the public benefit, and manage it in a sustainable, progressive manner. The trust does this through working to maintain the unique and historic character of the estate, which includes extensive renovation of properties and conservation of buildings and dykes. The trust is determined to consider the environment and the protection of native species while carrying out its work across the Applecross Estate. This includes managing fish stocks in the streams and rivers, deer management, and ensuring that sustainable practices are used across the board. There are 26,000 hectares of land to be managed on the Applecross Estate. Access and appreciation of the estate is facilitated and encouraged by providing accommodation to the local community and the general public. 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The purpose of the Trust shall be to preserve for the public benefit the whole or such part or parts of allecross Estate as shall or may become vested in the Trustees or in respect of which the Trustees shall have any interest. b) To protect and improve the amenities of Applecross Estate for the public benefit d) To Facilitate and encourage at Applecross Estate for the public benefit such activites as shall be for the advanacement of education or in the interests of social welfare.
- When was Applecross Trust founded?
- Applecross Trust was founded in 1992.
- Where is Applecross Trust located?
- Headquartered in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Applecross Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Applecross Trust trustworthy?
- Applecross Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Applecross Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC020693 (United Kingdom).
- What is Applecross Trust's website?
- https://www.applecross.org.uk
- Are donations to Applecross Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.