# The Saltire Society Trust

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC044731
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 11, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044731


## Contact

- **Address:** 9 Fountain Close, 22 High Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH1 1TF
- **Website:** https://www.saltiresociety.org.uk/Listing/Category/the-saltire-society-trust



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The Saltire Society Trust is set up to support the work of the Saltire Society, hold and manage investments on behalf of the Saltire Society and raise funds to generate further resources for the activities of the Saltire Society.

**Objectives:** 4.1 The Trust’s purposes are to:  4.1.1   increase public awareness of Scotland&#x27;s distinct natural and cultural heritage in all its richness and diversity and foster the cherishing and enrichment of all aspects of that heritage, including the Scots and Gaelic languages.  4.1.2  enhance the quality of Scotland&#x27;s contribution to all the arts and sciences by encouraging creativity, inventiveness, and the achievement of the highest standards of excellence in these fields.  4.1.3  build on achievements of the past to advance Scotland&#x27;s standing as a vibrant creative force.  4.1.4  improve all aspects of Scottish culture and strengthen Scotland&#x27;s links with other countries and peoples. and  4.1.5  from time to time as may be required, participate in the establishment of other charitable bodies with purposes substantially the same as or connected to those of the Trust.  4.2 The Trust may co-operate with other organisations on matters which are in accord with its objectives.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland






