--- title: "Bennie Museum — check charity number SC017071 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bennie Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017071. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bennie-museum retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:52.222Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bennie Museum is a registered charity (number SC017071) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £22,723 (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 Bennie Museum? Registered charity number SC017071 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,723 Website [benniemuseum.org.uk](http://benniemuseum.org.uk/) ## What does Bennie Museum do? We are a small local history museum set up to collect and display artifacts unique to Bathgate area. We are open to the public six days a week Monday - Saturday and are available for student research and education visits from local schools. ## What causes is Bennie Museum registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bennie Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bennie Museum 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=bennie-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://benniemuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bennie Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Bennie Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017071) 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 Bennie Museum's charity number? Bennie Museum's charity number is SC017071. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017071? Search SC017071 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 Bennie Museum do? We are a small local history museum set up to collect and display artifacts unique to Bathgate area. We are open to the public six days a week Monday - Saturday and are available for student research and education visits from local schools. Does Bennie Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bennie Museum. 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 Bennie Museum? Bennie Museum's website is http://benniemuseum.org.uk — 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=SC017071).