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The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust

Perthshire, Scotland Reg: SC018418 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust

The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage. We provide guided tours & free to roam time to our visitors. We offer information & hands on experiences throughout the Iron Age Village. Our Centre is enhanced by the additional of a shop & lochside cafe. We offer playground, walking & toilet & shower facilities to visitors & the local community. We run an apprenticeship programme & have forged relationships with schools & educational institutions …

Founded
Headquarters
Perthshire, 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: 90%
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)
£0.90
£0.10
Program£0.90
Fundraising£0.10
90% 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 Scottish Crannog Centre 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 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

The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC018418. 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 £2M in annual revenue.

The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust's official registration number is SC018418, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

The Scottish Crannog Centre 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 90% 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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is located in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 10%. 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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 90% 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.

The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage. We provide guided tours & free to roam time to our visitors. We offer information & hands on experiences throughout the Iron Age Village. Our Centre is enhanced by the additional of a shop & lochside cafe. We offer playground, walking & toilet & shower facilities to visitors & the local community. We run an apprenticeship... The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £994K.

The Scottish Crannog Centre 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 SC018418.

You can verify The Scottish Crannog Centre 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.

You can donate to The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust directly through its donation page (https://crannog.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/give/build/assets/dist/css/give.css). 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 Scottish Crannog Centre 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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is based in Perthshire 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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 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
90% to programs
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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
32
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£2.0M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£3.3M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M 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 · 2009
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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust

What is The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust?
The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust is a education charitable company based in Perthshire, United Kingdom. The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage. We provide guided tours & free to roam time to our visitors. We offer information & hands on experiences throughout the Iron Age Village. Our Centre is enhanced by the additional of a shop & lochside cafe. We offer playground, walking & toilet & shower facilities to visitors & the local community. We run an apprenticeship programme & have forged relationships with schools & educational institutions near & far. .In the course of a year we hold themed events, workshops & welcome more than 200 coach visits. Our volunteers are essential to our success, some staying with us long term & others giving their time whenever possible 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1 The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage, with the following Charitable Purposes ('the Charitable Purposes'): 3.1.1the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science We do this by collecting, researching, cataloguing, caring for and making accessible the archaeological finds, knowledge, crafts and skills relating to Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life in Scotland for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all. 3.1.2the advancement of education We do this by increasing and disseminating knowledge and understanding of the Iron Age and its people by providing, managing, and developing a sustainable museum, undertaking experimental archaeology projects and by providing interactive visitor experiences that are inclusive, diverse, environmentally responsible and which deepen visitors’ understanding of crannog-dwellers’ lives. 3.1.3the advancement of citizenship or community development We do this by working in partnership with diverse groups, including voluntary, educational and not-for-profit groups, whose members do not always feel fully integrated into society. Together we use the Scottish Crannog Centre’s resources to create safe spaces in which people can move towards making a more positive contribution to their communities and to flourish as individuals.
When was The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust founded?
The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust located?
Headquartered in Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust trustworthy?
The Scottish Crannog Centre 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 Scottish Crannog Centre Trust's registration number?
Registration: SC018418 (United Kingdom).
What is The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust's website?
https://www.crannog.co.uk
Are donations to The Scottish Crannog Centre 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.