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New Lanark Trust

Lanark, Scotland Reg: SC008552 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About New Lanark Trust

Maintenance and management of the restored buildings, grounds and waterways of New Lanark Village. Providing secure residential accommodation, opening to the public by means of our exhibitions, and the provision of hotel accommodation. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The objects of the Trust shall be to promote and secure by charitable means but not otherwise the restoration and preservation of the historic village of New Lanark which objects shall without prejudice to the foregoing generality include such of the following as in the sole discretion ofthe Trustees shall be considered desirable having regard to the financial and other resources available to …

Founded
Headquarters
Lanark, Scotland
Foundation type
Trust

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 63%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.63
£0.37
Program£0.63
Fundraising£0.37

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, New Lanark Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1984, it predates 85% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

New Lanark Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is SC008552. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue.

New Lanark Trust's official registration number is SC008552, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

New Lanark Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

New Lanark Trust is located in Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, New Lanark Trust has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 37%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Lanark Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £5M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, New Lanark Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Maintenance and management of the restored buildings, grounds and waterways of New Lanark Village. Providing secure residential accommodation, opening to the public by means of our exhibitions, and the provision of hotel accommodation. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The objects of the Trust shall be to promote and secure by charitable means but not otherwise the restoration and preservation of the historic village of New Lanark which objects shall without prejudice to the foregoing generality include such of the following as in the sole discretion ofthe Trustees shall be considered desirable... New Lanark Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £994K.

New Lanark Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC008552.

You can verify New Lanark 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. 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.

You can donate to New Lanark Trust directly through its donation page (https://newlanark.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/). 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 New Lanark 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.

New Lanark Trust is based in Lanark 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.

New Lanark Trust was first registered in 1984, making it approximately 42 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
£1M-£10M
63% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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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
119
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£5.3M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£5.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£4.4M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£6.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£3.7M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

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

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 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
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about New Lanark Trust

What is New Lanark Trust?
New Lanark Trust is a education trust based in Lanark, United Kingdom. Maintenance and management of the restored buildings, grounds and waterways of New Lanark Village. Providing secure residential accommodation, opening to the public by means of our exhibitions, and the provision of hotel accommodation. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The objects of the Trust shall be to promote and secure by charitable means but not otherwise the restoration and preservation of the historic village of New Lanark which objects shall without prejudice to the foregoing generality include such of the following as in the sole discretion ofthe Trustees shall be considered desirable having regard to the financial and other resources available to the Trust:- (a) the restoration, maintenance and management of those buildings and others in and around New Lanark belonging to the Trust and the maintenance and development of any land and waterways or watercourses belonging to it. (b) securing so far as possible that buildings restored by the Trust shall be occupied and/or put to use with the aim of bringing about the complete revitalisation ofthe village of New Lanark. (c) stimulating public interest both national and international in the village of New Lanark and its surroundings by means of exhibitions, lectures, the publishing of books and pamphlets supporting research work and by the provision of facilities for visitors in and/or near the village. (d) the formation of or assistance to any public museum or public-owned collection of local or national documents, records, artefacts, paintings, photographs, or other antiques pertaining to the history of the village of New Lanark and/or the industrial development of Scotland. (e) assisting the charitable activities of New Lanark Homes in securing the restoration and use of residential accommodation in the historic village of New Lanark.
When was New Lanark Trust founded?
New Lanark Trust was founded in 1984.
Where is New Lanark Trust located?
Headquartered in Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is New Lanark Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is New Lanark Trust trustworthy?
New Lanark Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 New Lanark Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC008552 (United Kingdom).
What is New Lanark Trust's website?
https://www.newlanark.org
Are donations to New Lanark 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.