Is Berwickshire Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Berwickshire Civic Society as a registered charity (number SC004171) 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 Berwickshire Civic Society's charity number?

Berwickshire Civic Society's charity number is SC004171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004171?

Search SC004171 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 Berwickshire Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berwickshire Civic 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 Berwickshire Civic Society?

Berwickshire Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org. 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 Berwickshire Civic Society registered as a charity?

Berwickshire Civic Society was entered on the register on 10 January 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC004171Unincorporated association

Berwickshire Civic Society

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

Berwickshire Civic Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Berwickshire Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £4,523
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,367
Registered charity number: SC004171
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org

Quick answer

Berwickshire Civic Society (number SC004171) 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 Berwickshire Civic Society do?

Its prime purpose is to promote and support all things Berwickshire (the historic county)

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Berwickshire Civic Society

Answers Berwickshire Civic Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 10 January 1972
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Berwickshire Civic Society registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berwickshire Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Berwickshire Civic Society. 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 Berwickshire Civic Society?

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 Berwickshire Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Berwickshire Civic Society as a registered charity (number SC004171) 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 Berwickshire Civic Society's charity number?: Berwickshire Civic Society's charity number is SC004171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004171?: Search SC004171 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 Berwickshire Civic Society do?: Its prime purpose is to promote and support all things Berwickshire (the historic county)
Does Berwickshire Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berwickshire Civic 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 Berwickshire Civic Society?: Berwickshire Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org. 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 Berwickshire Civic Society registered as a charity?: Berwickshire Civic Society was entered on the register on 10 January 1972.

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.