Is Arch a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arch as a registered charity (number SC040624) 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 Arch's charity number?

Arch's charity number is SC040624. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040624?

Search SC040624 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 Arch have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arch. 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 Arch?

Arch's website listed in our register data is http://www.archhighland.org.uk. 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 Arch registered as a charity?

Arch was entered on the register on 30 June 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040624SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arch

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

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

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What are the key facts about Arch?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,069
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,319
Registered charity number: SC040624
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.archhighland.org.uk

Quick answer

Arch (number SC040624) 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 Arch do?

ARCH was established in 2009 to provide a broad spectrum of activities encouraging people to learn about, participate in and preserve their local heritage. ARCH does this by providing courses (indoors and out), workshops, events, walks, digs, school visits, lectures, surveys, festivals, a website and Facebook with information and links, and other activities which promote heritage in the Highlands. All activities are as accessible as possible, both in terms of physical access and cost, and are open to all regardless of previous past experience. Further information about the organisation and pr…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arch

Answers Arch gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 30 June 2009
Also known as: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) SCIO
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Arch 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 Arch yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arch. 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

What should you check before donating to Arch?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arch a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arch as a registered charity (number SC040624) 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 Arch's charity number?: Arch's charity number is SC040624. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040624?: Search SC040624 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 Arch do?: ARCH was established in 2009 to provide a broad spectrum of activities encouraging people to learn about, participate in and preserve their local heritage. ARCH does this by providing courses (indoors and out), workshops, events, walks, digs, school visits, lectures, surveys, festivals, a website and Facebook with information and links, and other activities which promote heritage in the Highlands. All activities are as accessible as possible, both in terms of physical access and cost, and are open to all regardless of previous past experience. Further information about the organisation and pr…
Does Arch have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arch. 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 Arch?: Arch's website listed in our register data is http://www.archhighland.org.uk. 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 Arch registered as a charity?: Arch was entered on the register on 30 June 2009.

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.