Is Birrens Historic Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Birrens Historic Group as a registered charity (number SC045560) 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 Birrens Historic Group's charity number?

Birrens Historic Group's charity number is SC045560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045560?

Search SC045560 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 Birrens Historic Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birrens Historic Group. 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 Birrens Historic Group?

Birrens Historic Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.birrenshistoricgroup.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 Birrens Historic Group registered as a charity?

Birrens Historic Group was entered on the register on 22 April 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045560SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Birrens Historic Group

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

Birrens Historic Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Birrens Historic Group?

Registered charity number: SC045560
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.birrenshistoricgroup.org

Quick answer

Birrens Historic Group (number SC045560) 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 Birrens Historic Group do?

The organisation?s purposes are: 1. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2. The advancement of education. To these ends the Group will: Create an educational and visitor hub based on Birrens Roman Fort, the surrounding marching camps, related buildings, the surrounding land that lies within the scheduled monument and areas of historic interest as defined by Historic Scotland, and Burnswark. Create public awareness of Birrens and the important historic role that it played in local society. Organise events, help organise archaeological digs. Work with Historic Scotland a…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Birrens Historic Group

Answers Birrens Historic Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2015, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 April 2015
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Birrens Historic Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Birrens Historic Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Birrens Historic Group. 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 Birrens Historic Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birrens Historic Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Birrens Historic Group as a registered charity (number SC045560) 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 Birrens Historic Group's charity number?: Birrens Historic Group's charity number is SC045560. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045560?: Search SC045560 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 Birrens Historic Group do?: The organisation?s purposes are: 1. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2. The advancement of education. To these ends the Group will: Create an educational and visitor hub based on Birrens Roman Fort, the surrounding marching camps, related buildings, the surrounding land that lies within the scheduled monument and areas of historic interest as defined by Historic Scotland, and Burnswark. Create public awareness of Birrens and the important historic role that it played in local society. Organise events, help organise archaeological digs. Work with Historic Scotland a…
Does Birrens Historic Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birrens Historic Group. 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 Birrens Historic Group?: Birrens Historic Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.birrenshistoricgroup.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 Birrens Historic Group registered as a charity?: Birrens Historic Group was entered on the register on 22 April 2015.

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.