Is Ayton Heritage a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ayton Heritage as a registered charity (number SC049592) 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 Ayton Heritage's charity number?

Ayton Heritage's charity number is SC049592. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049592?

Search SC049592 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 Ayton Heritage have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayton Heritage. 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 Ayton Heritage?

Ayton Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.aytonhistory.com. 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 Ayton Heritage registered as a charity?

Ayton Heritage was entered on the register on 9 September 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049592SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ayton Heritage

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

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

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What are the key facts about Ayton Heritage?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £14,215
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £10,699
Registered charity number: SC049592
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.aytonhistory.com

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Ayton Heritage (number SC049592) 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 Ayton Heritage do?

Preserve the ruins of the disused St. Dionysius Church located in the burial grounds at Ayton. The Trust seeks grants to undertake work to the ruins to make them safe and accessable to interested parties. It offers site visits and educational activities to local schools. It will maintain the site and arrange ongoing monitoring of the ruins.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ayton Heritage

Answers Ayton Heritage gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 September 2019
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Ayton Heritage registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayton Heritage yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ayton Heritage. 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 Ayton Heritage?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ayton Heritage a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ayton Heritage as a registered charity (number SC049592) 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 Ayton Heritage's charity number?: Ayton Heritage's charity number is SC049592. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049592?: Search SC049592 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 Ayton Heritage do?: Preserve the ruins of the disused St. Dionysius Church located in the burial grounds at Ayton. The Trust seeks grants to undertake work to the ruins to make them safe and accessable to interested parties. It offers site visits and educational activities to local schools. It will maintain the site and arrange ongoing monitoring of the ruins.
Does Ayton Heritage have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayton Heritage. 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 Ayton Heritage?: Ayton Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.aytonhistory.com. 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 Ayton Heritage registered as a charity?: Ayton Heritage was entered on the register on 9 September 2019.

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.