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Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland SCIO

Also known as: HIT Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047053
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 16, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Dec. 19, 2016
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
HIT Scotland
5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4AN

Contact

Website
hitscotland.co.uk
Screenshot of the Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland SCIO website

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

For over three decades, our charity has played a unique role in shaping the future of the hospitality industry, and we’re more determined than ever to create opportunities that help individuals to grow – from those just starting their profession or looking to broaden their skills and experience, to senior leaders ready to take their impact further. We offer a wide range of development opportunities across our Scholarships, as well as our Executive & Leadership Programmes – all designed to support individuals and elevate the industry as a whole. These are all made possible through our calendar of fundraising events, generous donations, and our corporate sponsorships.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To relieve those in need by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing financial assistance to persons who are or have been engaged in the hotel and catering industry in Scotland and 4.2 Any other similar charitable purposes which are carried out in Scotland. The aims of the trustees are to help people studying in Scotland for qualifications in Hospitality and Catering, and those working in the industry in Scotland, improve their skills and levels of attainment, and in so doing to raise standards generally within the industry. This is done by offering financial support through a programme of grants, scholarships and sponsorships.

Geography

Main operating location
Perth And Kinross
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
Dec. 31, 2025 Sept. 16, 2026On time £1,284,620 £1,092,280 5
Dec. 31, 2024 Sept. 10, 2025On time £848,834 £938,503 4
Dec. 31, 2023 Sept. 18, 2024On time £737,502 £763,096 4
Dec. 31, 2022 Sept. 27, 2023On time £917,397 £724,764 4
Dec. 31, 2021 Sept. 28, 2022On time £647,665 £448,518 4
Dec. 31, 2020 Sept. 22, 2021 £266,083 £324,740 3

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.