The Royal Caledonian Education Trust
Also known as: Royal Caledonian Asylum, Royal Caledonian Schools Trust, Forces Children Scotland, Royal Caledonian Education Trust
In support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.
Activities & Mission
In support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £290,505 | £734,466 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £219,493 | £727,637 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £406,745 | £832,625 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £489,251 | £696,018 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £512,353 | £602,565 | £449,280 | £4,449,335 | £290,743 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Caledonian Education Trust
What does The Royal Caledonian Education Trust do?
In support of the education and wellbeing of the offspring of current and former Scottish Armed Forces personnel.
How much income did The Royal Caledonian Education Trust report in 2025?
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust reported total income of £291k and reported expenditure of £734k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Caledonian Education Trust?
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust has a program ratio of 87.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Caledonian Education Trust registered as a charity?
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1963 as charity number 310952. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Royal Caledonian Education Trust?
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Harvey Tilley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Caledonian Education Trust operate?
The Royal Caledonian Education Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and London.
Is The Royal Caledonian Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Caledonian Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310952.
Details
15 Calton Road
EDINBURGH
EH8 8DL
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Royal Caledonian Asylum
- Royal Caledonian Schools Trust
- Forces Children Scotland
- Royal Caledonian Education Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated