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The MacRobert Trust 2019

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About The MacRobert Trust 2019

To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or …

Founded
Headquarters
Aberdeenshire, 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: 56%
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)
£0.56
£0.44
Program£0.56
Fundraising£0.44

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The MacRobert Trust 2019 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 MacRobert Trust 2019 is a registered education nonprofit based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is SC049745. 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 £6M in annual revenue.

The MacRobert Trust 2019's official registration number is SC049745, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The MacRobert Trust 2019 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.

The MacRobert Trust 2019 is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, The MacRobert Trust 2019 has £6M in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 44%. 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.

The MacRobert Trust 2019 is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £6M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The MacRobert Trust 2019 is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 56% 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.

To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in... The MacRobert Trust 2019 is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £6M is well above the peer average of £994K.

The MacRobert Trust 2019 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 SC049745.

You can verify The MacRobert Trust 2019 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 The MacRobert Trust 2019 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 MacRobert Trust 2019 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 MacRobert Trust 2019 is based in Aberdeenshire 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 MacRobert Trust 2019 was first registered in 2019, making it approximately 7 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
56% 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
58
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£6.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£5.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£4.9M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£2.7M 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 · 2019
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 MacRobert Trust 2019

What is The MacRobert Trust 2019?
The MacRobert Trust 2019 is a education charitable company based in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. To maintain a strong and vibrant connection with the armed services. To advance academic and practical education and training. To encourage and reward excellence in the arts, science and engineering. Promote best practice in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, biodiversity and rural skills, through the advancement of research and learning, and in the pursuance of best practice and professional excellence. To promote good practice in farming and horticulture. To keep The Trust and its work at the heart of the Tarland area and support local charitable projects and activities. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' a) the giving of relief and assistance to such persons in need, special consideration being given to: -members of the armed forces community. -other youth groups. -those living in or near the Howe O’Cromar. or, -any other purpose reasonably regarded as analogous to the foregoing charitable purposes and an interest of Lady Rachel MacRobert b) the making of grants, scholarships, endowments, awards, or prizes or payments for such charitable purposes as the Trustees may, in their sole and uncontrolled discretion, determine that advance charitable purposes within the meaning of the 2005 Act. c) the advancement and safe keeping of all MacRobert family and MacRobert Trust related heritage in perpetuity at the MacRobert Centre, Douneside House or another location as determined by Trustees. It should be kept in such a manner that that it may be made reasonably available to the public. d) the advancement of education, arts, science and the environment with a particular focus on activities on the MacRobert Estate, including the development and delivery of training schemes, apprenticeships, work experience opportunities and educational programmes promoting vocational skills and practical training. This includes the provision of buildings, land, plant tools, resources and general equipment required to deliver such training. e) to protect, and enhance the environment and outdoor spaces, with a particular emphasis on areas in and around the MacRobert Estate. f) to encourage young people and communities to learn about and access outdoor spaces to enhance knowledge, environmental understanding, improving health and relieving disadvantage. g) to support the advancement of citizenship and/or community development, through the making of grants or payments and/or including the provision of buildings, land, plant, tools, resources and general equipment required. h) to help support the local community, by providing housing to those in need via a social housing model, with a particular emphasis on young people, veterans and those who are employed locally. i) the doing of all such other things as are conducive or incidental to any of the purposes hereof provided that the same be charitable purposes.
When was The MacRobert Trust 2019 founded?
The MacRobert Trust 2019 was founded in 2019.
Where is The MacRobert Trust 2019 located?
Headquartered in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The MacRobert Trust 2019's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
Is The MacRobert Trust 2019 trustworthy?
The MacRobert Trust 2019 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 MacRobert Trust 2019's registration number?
Registration: SC049745 (United Kingdom).
What is The MacRobert Trust 2019's website?
https://www.themacroberttrust.org.uk
Are donations to The MacRobert Trust 2019 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.