Charity Details

Melville College Trust

SC053233Registered charity from 26 March 2024

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Notes:

Melville College Trust, SC053233 was established to replace Governors Of The Melville College Trust SC002074.

Charity Information:

Address c/o Lindsays LLP Caledonian Exchange
19A Canning Street
Edinburgh

Postcode EH3 8HE

Website https://melvillecollegetrust.uk/

Regulatory Type Standard

Object:

6 The SCIO will promote, advance and further charitable purposes by operating as a grant giving charity which will support financially and otherwise ESMS. Such grant giving shall, but not exclusively so, support:- 6.1 the provision of bursaries, prizes and periodic payments in support of ESMS, including the boarding houses, playing fields, equipment and clubs of ESMS; 6.2 the maintenance of ESMS war memorials; 6.3 the perpetuation of the memory of former ESMS pupils of notable repute or standing, as to which the Governors shall be the sole judges. 6.4 In particular for the purposes of the 2005 Act the charitable purpose identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act is:- 6.4.1 the advancement of education.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

The primary aim of the charity is to promote, advance, and support charitable purposes as a grant-giving organisation, providing financial and other support to ESMS (SC053233). The Trust’s grants focus on, but are not limited to: • Bursaries and Prizes: Supporting pupils through financial assistance and awards. • Periodic Payments: Contributing to ESMS facilities such as boarding houses, playing fields, equipment, and school clubs. • Maintenance of War Memorials: Preserving ESMS war memorials as a mark of respect and remembrance. • Recognition of Former Pupils: Honouring the legacy of ESMS alumni of notable repute or standing, as judged solely by the Trust Governors. The Trust provides annual bursaries and also grants for extra-curricular and school-related projects that would not otherwise receive funding, funded through income and capital growth generated by its investments. These grants benefit a wide range of pupils and help enrich the overall school experience.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Constitutional Form Date: 26 Mar 2024

Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh

Number of Staff: 0

Number of Volunteers: 0

Purposes: "the advancement of education"

Beneficiaries: "Other defined groups"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals", "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Jul 2025	£173,400	£1,340,930	24 Nov 2025	Yes	Visit Charity's 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 .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

First Name	Last Name
Stephen	Paterson
Thomas	Bryson
Steven	Newlands
Julian	Voge
Claire	Cunningham
Victor	Coltherd
Malcolm	MacColl
Jill	Johnston
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