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title: "Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society — check charity number SC043515 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043515. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ardrossan-castle-heritage-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:01:56.010Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC043515) 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 £3,242 (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 Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society?

Registered charity number

SC043515

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

North Ayrshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£3,242

Website

[www.ardrossancastle.scot](http://www.ardrossancastle.scot/)

## What does Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society do?

Research: To advance the understanding of Ardrossan Castle and Castle Hill. Community: To encourage and facilitate community at Ardrossan Castle. Environment: To improve and promote Ardrossan castle as a positive heritage destination.

## What causes is Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society 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 Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043515) 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 Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society's charity number?

Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society's charity number is SC043515. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043515?

Search SC043515 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 Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society do?

Research: To advance the understanding of Ardrossan Castle and Castle Hill. Community: To encourage and facilitate community at Ardrossan Castle. Environment: To improve and promote Ardrossan castle as a positive heritage destination.

Does Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society. 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 Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society?

Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society's website is http://www.ardrossancastle.scot — 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=SC043515).