--- title: "Birrens Historic Group — check charity number SC045560 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birrens Historic Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045560. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birrens-historic-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:28:45.167Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birrens Historic Group is a registered charity (number SC045560) 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. 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 Birrens Historic Group? Registered charity number SC045560 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Website [www.birrenshistoricgroup.org](http://www.birrenshistoricgroup.org/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birrens Historic Group 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=birrens-historic-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.birrenshistoricgroup.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birrens Historic Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Birrens Historic Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045560) 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 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 is http://www.birrenshistoricgroup.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=SC045560).