Is Burra History Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Burra History Group as a registered charity (number SC029943) 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 Burra History Group's charity number?

Burra History Group's charity number is SC029943. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029943?

Search SC029943 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 Burra History Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burra History 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 Burra History Group?

Burra History Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Burra History Group registered as a charity?

Burra History Group was entered on the register on 16 March 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC029943SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Burra History Group

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

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

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What are the key facts about Burra History Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,482
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,857
Registered charity number: SC029943
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Burra History Group (number SC029943) 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 Burra History Group do?

Preserve and maintain Easthouse Crofthouse. Organise exhibitions, displays and talks on local history, heritage and culture. Collect photos, writing, stories and record folklore from the district. Encourage community involvement and work along with other local groups. Fundraise to ensure funds are available to pursue charitable aims.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Burra History Group

Answers Burra History Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 16 March 2000
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Burra History Group registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Burra History Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Burra History 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burra History Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Burra History Group as a registered charity (number SC029943) 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 Burra History Group's charity number?: Burra History Group's charity number is SC029943. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029943?: Search SC029943 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 Burra History Group do?: Preserve and maintain Easthouse Crofthouse. Organise exhibitions, displays and talks on local history, heritage and culture. Collect photos, writing, stories and record folklore from the district. Encourage community involvement and work along with other local groups. Fundraise to ensure funds are available to pursue charitable aims.
Does Burra History Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burra History 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 Burra History Group?: Burra History Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Burra History Group registered as a charity?: Burra History Group was entered on the register on 16 March 2000.

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.