01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC023988
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB15 8QH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Macaulay Development Trust is a charity which supports excellent research into the sustainable use of land and natural resources, for the benefit of people, their communities and the environment which aligns with the vision and legacy of TB Macaulay. It has financial investments, which are managed on an ethical basis, and some investment property which generate the funds which are subsequently distributed in grants.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
The Trustees shall hold and apply the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes: The making of such grants or contributions to the costs of individuals or organisations as the Trustees shall deem appropriate to support research into the sustainable use of land and natural resources for the benefit of people, their communities and the environment. the objectives of such research to include (i) improving the understanding of the physical, chemical and biological components of soils, waters and the atmosphere (ii) investigating economic and social inter-relationships to provide the bases for resource management decisions, and (iii) developing strategies for land management and resource use. The expense of administering the Trust , and any tax payable in relation to the Trust , shall be met in priority to all other payments and transfers of assets out of the Trust Property.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £232,000 | £1,019,000 | 0 | 2 June 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £257,000 | £3,425,000 | 0 | 12 March 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £91,000 | £619,000 | 0 | 28 March 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £90,000 | £965,000 | 0 | 28 March 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £134,000 | £633,000 | 0 | 30 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- c/o James Hutton Institute, Macaulay Drive , Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.macaulaydevelopmenttrust.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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