01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052095
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH7 5QG
OSCR note: Hibernian Football Club Historical SCIO 2022 SC052095 was established to replace Hibernian Football Club Historical Trust SC035683
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Hibernian Historical Trust was established by Hibernian Football Club in 2004 with the aim of protecting, preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Club through education and public engagement. In October 2022, the Trust was reconstituted as the Hibernian Football Club Historical Trust SCIO (Scottish Charity No. SC052095), to preserve and showcase the Club's history. The Trust continues to develop relationships with the Club, associated organisations and individuals through which we have received memorabilia and donations. We continue to develop our presence through personal engagement, events and social media to ensure the Trust reaches a wider audience while promoting the history of the Club. The reporting year has been particularly significant, encompassing the celebrations of Hibernian Football Club's 150th anniversary. The Trust was proud to play a central role in celebrating this with involvement in a wide range of projects and events.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
7.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes in clause 7.2 by preserving and providing access to the Accessioned Collection relating to the Club, players and supporters including the general activities of the Club and its contribution to sporting and cultural life in Scotland, declaring that the Accessioned Collection will be held in accordance with the Disposal Policy. 7.2 For the purposes of the 2005 Act the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act:- 7.2.1 the advancement of education, 7.2.2 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 7.3 For the purposes of the Taxes Acts the provisions set out in clauses 7.1 and 7.2 shall be read together to ensure the charitable purposes of the SCIO are compliant with the Taxes Acts.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £5,601 | £4,093 | 0 | 22 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £2,105 | £771 | 0 | 20 August 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £1,438 | £633 | 0 | 14 August 2024 |
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
- Easter Road (Hibernian FC), 12 Albion Place, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- hibernianhistoricaltrust.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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