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Inverness City Heritage Trust

Highland, Scotland Reg: SC036461 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Inverness City Heritage Trust

The Trust’s main aim is to take a strategic view of the repair and maintenance needs of the buildings forming the historic core of the city and to co-ordinate a programme of conservation work funded by grant assistance. It also gives advice to building owners, produces publications and helps to organise events and exhibitions for people interested in the history of buildings and architecture in Inverness. 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' To promote and encourage, either on its own or in conjunction with others, the protection and preservation of historic, architectural and landscape heritage within Inverness and its environs by any means all for the benefit of the general public now and in the future.

Founded
Headquarters
Highland, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Inverness City Heritage Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 42 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 registration and its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
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  • leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 87% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Inverness City Heritage Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is SC036461. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £217K in annual revenue.

Inverness City Heritage Trust's official registration number is SC036461, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Inverness City Heritage Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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.

Inverness City Heritage Trust is located in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Inverness City Heritage Trust has £217K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Inverness City Heritage Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £217K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Inverness City Heritage Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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 Trust’s main aim is to take a strategic view of the repair and maintenance needs of the buildings forming the historic core of the city and to co-ordinate a programme of conservation work funded by grant assistance. It also gives advice to building owners, produces publications and helps to organise events and exhibitions for people interested in the history of buildings and architecture in Inverness. 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' To promote and encourage, either on its own or in conjunction with others, the protection and preservation of historic, architectural and landscape heritage within Inverness and its environs by any means all for the benefit of the... Inverness City Heritage Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £217K is below the peer average of £1M.

Inverness City Heritage 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 SC036461.

You can verify Inverness City Heritage 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 Inverness City Heritage 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 Inverness City Heritage 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.

Inverness City Heritage Trust is based in Highland 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.

Inverness City Heritage Trust was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 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.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment this charity 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Inverness City Heritage Trust

What is Inverness City Heritage Trust?
Inverness City Heritage Trust is a environment charitable company based in Highland, United Kingdom. The Trust’s main aim is to take a strategic view of the repair and maintenance needs of the buildings forming the historic core of the city and to co-ordinate a programme of conservation work funded by grant assistance. It also gives advice to building owners, produces publications and helps to organise events and exhibitions for people interested in the history of buildings and architecture in Inverness. 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' To promote and encourage, either on its own or in conjunction with others, the protection and preservation of historic, architectural and landscape heritage within Inverness and its environs by any means all for the benefit of the general public now and in the future.
When was Inverness City Heritage Trust founded?
Inverness City Heritage Trust was founded in 2004.
Where is Inverness City Heritage Trust located?
Headquartered in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Inverness City Heritage Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Inverness City Heritage Trust trustworthy?
Inverness City Heritage Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Inverness City Heritage Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC036461 (United Kingdom).
What is Inverness City Heritage Trust's website?
https://www.invernesscityheritagetrust.org
Are donations to Inverness City Heritage 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.