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The Gannochy Trust

Perth, Scotland Reg: SC003133 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About The Gannochy Trust

The Trust has a wide range of interests and activities including providing homes for affordable rent, managing our 700-acre estate, from woodlands to farms. and grant making across Scotland. Income to support the Trust's activities is generated from our substantial investments and from rental of our properties. In all of our work, we strive to deliver our founder A.K. Bell's vision and ideas, emphasising the importance of people and communities. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are …

Founded
Headquarters
Perth, Scotland
Foundation type
Trust

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 96%
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)
£0.96
Program£0.96
Fundraising£0.04
96% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • Established in 1902, it is among the oldest health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 28,401 health 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 82% 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

The Gannochy Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1902 and has been operating for 124 years. Its registration number is SC003133. 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 £6M in annual revenue.

The Gannochy Trust's official registration number is SC003133, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Gannochy 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. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Gannochy Trust is located in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Gannochy Trust has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 4%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Gannochy Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £6M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Gannochy Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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 has a wide range of interests and activities including providing homes for affordable rent, managing our 700-acre estate, from woodlands to farms. and grant making across Scotland. Income to support the Trust's activities is generated from our substantial investments and from rental of our properties. In all of our work, we strive to deliver our founder A.K. Bell's vision and ideas, emphasising the importance of people and communities. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life... The Gannochy Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1902.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £1M.

The Gannochy 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 SC003133.

You can verify The Gannochy 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.

Contact The Gannochy 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 The Gannochy 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.

The Gannochy Trust is based in Perth 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.

The Gannochy Trust was first registered in 1902, making it approximately 124 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
96% 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
16
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£5.8M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£5.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£4.0M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£3.5M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£3.5M 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 87,646
Health this charity 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 · 1902
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 The Gannochy Trust

What is The Gannochy Trust?
The Gannochy Trust is a health trust based in Perth, United Kingdom. The Trust has a wide range of interests and activities including providing homes for affordable rent, managing our 700-acre estate, from woodlands to farms. and grant making across Scotland. Income to support the Trust's activities is generated from our substantial investments and from rental of our properties. In all of our work, we strive to deliver our founder A.K. Bell's vision and ideas, emphasising the importance of people and communities. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 2. Trust Purposes The purposes of the Trust are: 2.1. Housing and lands 2.1.1 To preserve the amenities of Perth and provide housing to those in need by maintaining the model Gannochy Housing Scheme in a trim, tidy and proper condition and renewing, improving, or reconstructing it as the Trustees may deem fit. 2.1.2 To hold the farms (Muirhall, Gannochy and Whinniemuir), until such time as the Trustees think fit to use them, or part of them, for housing, recreation, open spaces, gardens or others, for the benefit of the people of Perth and Kinross. 2.1.3 To manage all houses and lands owned by the Trust in their absolute discretion as though they were beneficial owners, in furtherance of the Trust Purposes. 2.2. Recreation and amenity 2.2.1 To maintain the Doo-cot Park and Pavilion in proper condition for recreational purposes and to provide instructors, groundsmen and other staff and tools as the Trustees think necessary. 2.2.2 To equip and maintain Quarrymill Park as a place of public amenity. 2.2.3 To lay out Lower Bellwood Park as a recreation park and garden for the benefit of the citizens of Perth. 2.2.4 To actively encourage use of the Trust’s land and buildings to improve the quality of life for people in Perth and Kinross.
When was The Gannochy Trust founded?
The Gannochy Trust was founded in 1902.
Where is The Gannochy Trust located?
Headquartered in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Gannochy Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Gannochy Trust trustworthy?
The Gannochy 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 The Gannochy Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC003133 (United Kingdom).
What is The Gannochy Trust's website?
https://www.gannochytrust.org.uk
Are donations to The Gannochy 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.