--- title: "Annan the History Town Group — check charity number SC053232 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Annan the History Town Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053232. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/annan-the-history-town-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:51:24.837Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Annan the History Town Group is a registered charity (number SC053232) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £91,623 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Annan the History Town Group? Registered charity number SC053232 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £91,623 Website [www.annanthehistorytown.org](https://www.annanthehistorytown.org/) ## What does Annan the History Town Group do? Our aim is to bring more visitors to the town and help rejuvenate businesses. We are following advice from our 'Blueprint for Annan' document. At present, we organise a series of events throughout the summer connecting themes from Annan's rich history. We have involved local businesses, community groups, schools, churches, disadvantaged people, sports groups, etc, in addition to other local visitor attractions e.g. Annandale Distillery, Annan Museum and the Devil's Porridge Museum. Events take place in various venues around the town and include walks, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a Clan… ## What causes is Annan the History Town Group registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Annan the History Town Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Annan the History Town Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=annan-the-history-town-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.annanthehistorytown.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Annan the History Town Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Annan the History Town Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053232) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Annan the History Town Group's charity number? Annan the History Town Group's charity number is SC053232. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053232? Search SC053232 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 Annan the History Town Group do? Our aim is to bring more visitors to the town and help rejuvenate businesses. We are following advice from our 'Blueprint for Annan' document. At present, we organise a series of events throughout the summer connecting themes from Annan's rich history. We have involved local businesses, community groups, schools, churches, disadvantaged people, sports groups, etc, in addition to other local visitor attractions e.g. Annandale Distillery, Annan Museum and the Devil's Porridge Museum. Events take place in various venues around the town and include walks, talks, exhibitions, concerts and a Clan… Does Annan the History Town Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Annan the History Town Group. 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 Annan the History Town Group? Annan the History Town Group's website is https://www.annanthehistorytown.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053232).