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title: "Berwickshire Civic Society — check charity number SC004171 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Berwickshire Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004171. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/berwickshire-civic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:43:28.536Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Berwickshire Civic Society is a registered charity (number SC004171) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £4,523 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Berwickshire Civic Society?

Registered charity number

SC004171

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£4,523

Website

[www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org](http://www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org/)

## What does Berwickshire Civic Society do?

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

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Berwickshire Civic Society 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Berwickshire Civic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Berwickshire Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004171) 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 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 is http://www.berwickshirecivicsociety.org — 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=SC004171).