Is Blackie House Library and Museum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Blackie House Library and Museum as a registered charity (number SC051891) 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 Blackie House Library and Museum's charity number?

Blackie House Library and Museum's charity number is SC051891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051891?

Search SC051891 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 Blackie House Library and Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackie House Library and Museum. 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 Blackie House Library and Museum?

Blackie House Library and Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackiehouse.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 Blackie House Library and Museum registered as a charity?

Blackie House Library and Museum was entered on the register on 29 July 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051891Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Blackie House Library and Museum

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

Blackie House Library and Museum is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Blackie House Library and Museum? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Blackie House Library and Museum?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £200,174
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £198,326
Registered charity number: SC051891
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.blackiehouse.org

Quick answer

Blackie House Library and Museum (number SC051891) 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 Blackie House Library and Museum do?

BHLM shares its collections with a broad and diverse public both locally through in-person visits and events and more widely through exhibition loans, publications, and online.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Blackie House Library and Museum

Answers Blackie House Library and Museum gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 29 July 2022
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Blackie House Library and Museum registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackie House Library and Museum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Blackie House Library and Museum. 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 Blackie House Library and Museum?

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.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackie House Library and Museum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Blackie House Library and Museum as a registered charity (number SC051891) 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 Blackie House Library and Museum's charity number?: Blackie House Library and Museum's charity number is SC051891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051891?: Search SC051891 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 Blackie House Library and Museum do?: BHLM shares its collections with a broad and diverse public both locally through in-person visits and events and more widely through exhibition loans, publications, and online.
Does Blackie House Library and Museum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackie House Library and Museum. 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 Blackie House Library and Museum?: Blackie House Library and Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackiehouse.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 Blackie House Library and Museum registered as a charity?: Blackie House Library and Museum was entered on the register on 29 July 2022.

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.