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title: "Ayton Heritage — check charity number SC049592 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ayton Heritage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049592. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ayton-heritage
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:03.463Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ayton Heritage is a registered charity (number SC049592) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £14,215 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Ayton Heritage?

Registered charity number

SC049592

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£14,215

Website

[www.aytonhistory.com](http://www.aytonhistory.com/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ayton Heritage 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 Ayton Heritage a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ayton Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049592) 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 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 is http://www.aytonhistory.com — 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=SC049592).