Is Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS as a registered charity (number SC047024) 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's charity number?

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's charity number is SC047024. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047024?

Search SC047024 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS?

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's website listed in our register data is http://www.bernerayhistorical.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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS registered as a charity?

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS was entered on the register on 5 December 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC047024SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS

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

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,691
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,605
Registered charity number: SC047024
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.bernerayhistorical.com

Quick answer

Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS (number SC047024) 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS do?

Our main activity is to open to the public, five or six days a week, during the summer to provide information about Berneray's heritage. We collect and display records and artefacts. We also organise talks and support Gaelic Week. There is more detail on our website.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS

Answers Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 5 December 2016
Also known as: Comunn Eachdraidh Bhearnaraigh SCIO
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS as a registered charity (number SC047024) 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's charity number?: Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's charity number is SC047024. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047024?: Search SC047024 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS do?: Our main activity is to open to the public, five or six days a week, during the summer to provide information about Berneray's heritage. We collect and display records and artefacts. We also organise talks and support Gaelic Week. There is more detail on our website.
Does Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS. 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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS?: Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS's website listed in our register data is http://www.bernerayhistorical.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 Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS registered as a charity?: Berneray Historical Society, CEB, BHS was entered on the register on 5 December 2016.

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.