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South Georgia Heritage Trust

Angus, Scotland Reg: SC036819 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About South Georgia Heritage Trust

We run a museum and carry out wildlife and heritage conservation on South Georgia 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The Charitable Purposes of the Trust (lithe Charitable Purposes II) are to achieve public benefit, in relation to the UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the . South Sandwich Islands and its surrounding waters (lithe Area of Benefit'), by: 3.1.1 conserving and protecting the physical and natural environment and biodiversity of the Area of Benefit, to include raising awareness of threats thereto and taking steps, or encouraging or working with others to take steps, to meet or overcome these. 3.1.2 preserving, conserving and protecting buildings, monuments, structures …

Founded
Headquarters
Angus, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

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: 68%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
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)
£0.68
£0.32
Program£0.68
Fundraising£0.32

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show South Georgia Heritage Trust with 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
  • 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 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

South Georgia Heritage Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is SC036819. 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 £3M in annual revenue.

South Georgia Heritage Trust's official registration number is SC036819, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

South Georgia Heritage 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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

South Georgia Heritage Trust is located in Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, South Georgia Heritage Trust has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 32%. 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.

South Georgia Heritage Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £3M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, South Georgia Heritage Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). 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.

We run a museum and carry out wildlife and heritage conservation on South Georgia 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The Charitable Purposes of the Trust (lithe Charitable Purposes II) are to achieve public benefit, in relation to the UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the . South Sandwich Islands and its surrounding waters (lithe Area of Benefit'), by: 3.1.1 conserving and protecting the physical and natural environment and biodiversity of the Area of Benefit, to include raising awareness of threats thereto and taking steps, or encouraging or working with others to take steps, to meet or... South Georgia Heritage Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £994K.

South Georgia 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 SC036819.

You can verify South Georgia 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 South Georgia 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 South Georgia 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.

South Georgia Heritage Trust is based in Angus 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.

South Georgia Heritage Trust was first registered in 2005, making it approximately 21 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
68% 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
12
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.6M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M 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 · 2005
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 South Georgia Heritage Trust

What is South Georgia Heritage Trust?
South Georgia Heritage Trust is a education charitable company based in Angus, United Kingdom. We run a museum and carry out wildlife and heritage conservation on South Georgia 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The Charitable Purposes of the Trust (lithe Charitable Purposes II) are to achieve public benefit, in relation to the UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the . South Sandwich Islands and its surrounding waters (lithe Area of Benefit'), by: 3.1.1 conserving and protecting the physical and natural environment and biodiversity of the Area of Benefit, to include raising awareness of threats thereto and taking steps, or encouraging or working with others to take steps, to meet or overcome these. 3.1.2 preserving, conserving and protecting buildings, monuments, structures and artefacts, to include ships and marine artefacts 3.1.3 advancing the education of the public in the historical and human heritage and industrial and marine archaeology of the Area of Benefit, to include supporting and assisting others who do so. and 3.1.4 supporting, managing and promoting South Georgia Museum, including the acquisition, development, curation and maintenance of a collection of relevant and appropriate historical records and artefacts.
When was South Georgia Heritage Trust founded?
South Georgia Heritage Trust was founded in 2005.
Where is South Georgia Heritage Trust located?
Headquartered in Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is South Georgia Heritage Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is South Georgia Heritage Trust trustworthy?
South Georgia Heritage 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 South Georgia Heritage Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC036819 (United Kingdom).
What is South Georgia Heritage Trust's website?
https://www.sght.org
Are donations to South Georgia 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.