Is Aanhs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aanhs as a registered charity (number SC044758) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Aanhs's charity number?

Aanhs's charity number is SC044758. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044758?

Search SC044758 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Aanhs have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aanhs. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Aanhs?

Aanhs's website listed in our register data is https://aanhs.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Aanhs registered as a charity?

Aanhs was entered on the register on 24 March 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044758Unincorporated association

Aanhs

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Aanhs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Aanhs?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £5,721
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £3,106
Registered charity number: SC044758
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: aanhs.org

Quick answer

Aanhs (number SC044758) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Aanhs do?

Collect and disseminate historical, architectural, social and natural history information regarding Ayrshire

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aanhs

Answers Aanhs gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 2014
Also known as: The Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Aanhs registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aanhs yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aanhs. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aanhs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aanhs as a registered charity (number SC044758) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Aanhs's charity number?: Aanhs's charity number is SC044758. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044758?: Search SC044758 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Aanhs do?: Collect and disseminate historical, architectural, social and natural history information regarding Ayrshire
Does Aanhs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aanhs. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Aanhs?: Aanhs's website listed in our register data is https://aanhs.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Aanhs registered as a charity?: Aanhs was entered on the register on 24 March 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.