Charity Details
The MacRobert Trust 2019
SC049745Registered charity from 19 November 2019Notes:
(Charity Objectives continued..)
(j) the contribution to or assistance in any way which may seem to the Company from time to time practical, possible or expedient, any one or more of such properly
constituted youth organisations or bodies which, irrespective of religious denomination or politics are formed or exist for the purpose of or have amongst their purposes the inculcation in and the maintenance and encouragement by the organisation as a whole or the individual members thereof of all or any of the following high ideals and objects, namely:- to honour and help to preserve the
memory of those who have given their lives for freedom and country; to foster and encourage the preservation of the great traditions of the people of Great Britain; to
apply the lessons learnt in world conflict to youth's problems in peace; to encourage the teaching of great values such as unselfish love of country, courage,
service and devotion to duty; to use wisely the freedom retained after the sacrifice and conflict of earlier generations;
(k) the advancement of education and of science in relation to the study and practice of horticulture generally and in particular in connection with the gardens owned by the Company;
(I) the training of persons, particularly young persons in agriculture, horticulture,
forestry, rural industries and handicrafts, the provision of buildings, plant tools and
general equipment for such training and provision of scholarships to such persons for such training;
(m) the promotion or assistance of charitable schemes for travelling scholarships for study of the arts and science and particularly the science of agriculture in any part of the world;
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This charity has been set up to replace The MacRobert Trust (SC031346). You have advised us that The MacRobert Trust (SC031346) intends to wind up and transfer the assets and liabilities to The MacRobert Trust 2019 (SC049745)
The MacRobert Trust (SC031346) has now wound up and transferred the assets and liabilities to The MacRobert Trust 2019 (SC049745)
Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By
The MacRobert Trust
Address
Cromar
Tarland
Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
Tarland
Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
Postcode
AB34 4UD
Website
www.themacroberttrust.org.uk
Regulatory Type
Standard
Link to Companies House
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Object:
(a) the giving of relief and assistance to such persons in need, special consideration being given to persons who or their parents have been members of the Royal Air Force or of the Army, the Royal Navy or the Mercantile marine;
(b) the making of grants to public charitable institutions and particularly the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and hospitals;
(c) the advancement of heritage by holding and maintaining the relics and records of the family of the late Sir Alexander and Lady MacRobert and of the said Dr William Hunter Workman and Fanny Bullock Workman in perpetuity in such manner and way as may seem to the Company from time to time to be most desirable either in Douneside House or in some other suitable building or annex erected by the Company at Douneside or elsewhere.
(d) the founding and endowing of scholarships and fellowships in any schools, colleges or education establishments whatsoever, including institutions for the promotion of music and the arts;
(e) the making of grants to any person or persons, corporation or institution for the purpose of encouraging the study and practice of education, the study of any
branch of human knowledge and in particular the study of psychology and sociology or for encouraging and advancing scientific research or the study and development of music and the arts;
(f) the founding, endowing and equipping of schools, colleges, institutions, laboratories, experimental stations, libraries, physical training centres, welfare
centres, technical education centres, boys or girls clubs or mission houses;
(g) the provision of text books and equipment for any person or persons or corporation engaged in the study of any branch of human knowledge.
(h) the distribution to and among such national and international educational and youth service movements, associations or institutions as the Company may from time to time select, provided that the same are charitable;
(i) the creation and subsequent assistance with further funds of such educational or national or international associations or institutions or trusts as may in the opinion of the Company be desirable or required in the circumstances from time to time
existing, provided that the same are charitable;
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
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.
Charity Status:
Active
Constitutional Form:
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date:
19 Nov 2019
Main Operating Location:
Aberdeenshire
Number of Staff:
58
Number of Volunteers:
0
Purposes:
"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"
Beneficiaries:
"Other defined groups", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"
Types Of Activity Undertaken:
"It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations", "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
| Year End | Income | Expenditure | Annual Return Received | Accounts Received | Latest Annual Reports and Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2021 | £2,718,528 | £5,384,195 | 08 Dec 2021 | Yes | |
| 05 Apr 2022 | £3,021,880 | £2,587,760 | 22 Dec 2022 | Yes | |
| 05 Apr 2023 | £4,887,351 | £4,436,136 | 31 Dec 2023 | Yes | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £5,165,215 | £5,413,218 | 18 Dec 2024 | Yes | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | £6,123,339 | £4,719,729 | 02 Oct 2025 | Yes | Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website |
| If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red . | |||||
Charity Trustees:
| First Name | Last Name |
|---|---|
| Gordon | Masterton |
| Sarah | Mackie |
| Thomas | Steele |
| Peter James | Lee |
| Rebecca | McCormick |
| Elisabeth | Scott |
| Charles | Stevenson |
| Paul | Brewer |
| Lucy | Blow |
| Jamie | Montgomery |
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