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The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO

Our strategy is to support scientists in the target countries by providing research grants, laboratories, advice, training, equipment and supplies to enable them to carry out marker assisted selection for crop improvement. We presently focus on legume crops for a number of reasons: they provide essential nutrients not available from cereal or root crops. they improve soil by fixing nitrogen and stabilising it through their deep root systems. they are relatively neglected by funding agencies. We focus on legumes important for smallholder farmers, who produce a significant proportion of the food grown in African countries and in India. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 5.1 to promote education and research in the Natural Sciences …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

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: 85%
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)
£0.84
£0.15
Program£0.84
Fundraising£0.15
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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

The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047432. 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.

The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO's official registration number is SC047432, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 15%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 85% 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.

Our strategy is to support scientists in the target countries by providing research grants, laboratories, advice, training, equipment and supplies to enable them to carry out marker assisted selection for crop improvement. We presently focus on legume crops for a number of reasons: they provide essential nutrients not available from cereal or root crops. they improve soil by fixing nitrogen and stabilising it through their deep root systems. they are relatively neglected by funding agencies. We focus on legumes important for smallholder farmers, who produce a significant proportion of the food grown in African countries and in India. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'... The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

You can verify The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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 Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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 Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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 Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is based in Edinburgh 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 Kirkhouse Trust SCIO was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 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
85% 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
13
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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.4M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£7.7M 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 · 2017
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 Kirkhouse Trust SCIO

What is The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO?
The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO is a education scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Our strategy is to support scientists in the target countries by providing research grants, laboratories, advice, training, equipment and supplies to enable them to carry out marker assisted selection for crop improvement. We presently focus on legume crops for a number of reasons: they provide essential nutrients not available from cereal or root crops. they improve soil by fixing nitrogen and stabilising it through their deep root systems. they are relatively neglected by funding agencies. We focus on legumes important for smallholder farmers, who produce a significant proportion of the food grown in African countries and in India. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 5.1 to promote education and research in the Natural Sciences but in particular for education and research in the biological and medical sciences as such terms as may be defined by the Secretary to the Royal Society and without restricting that general purpose to apply such funds and property for the purpose of maintaining, improving and developing facilities for teaching, for post graduate work, for research or for any other purpose in the development of the Natural Sciences and in particular the biological and medical sciences. 5.2 to contribute to the endowment of existing and new chairs, departments and research facilities as shall in the sole opinion of the Trustees promote education and research in the Natural Sciences and in particular the biological and medical sciences. and 5.3 to purchase equipment or to give grants for the purchase of equipment and to give grants for the provision of facilities, whether buildings or extensions of a building, which in the sole opinion of the Trustees can promote education and research in the Natural Sciences and in particular the biological and medical sciences.
When was The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO founded?
The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO was founded in 2017.
Where is The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO trustworthy?
The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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 The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO's registration number?
Registration: SC047432 (United Kingdom).
What is The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO's website?
http://www.kirkhousetrust.org/
Are donations to The Kirkhouse Trust SCIO 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.