Business Archives Council of Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Business Archives Council of Scotland 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £12,955
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £5,399
- Registered charity number
- SC005256
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Glasgow City
- Website
- www.gla.ac.uk/archives/bacs
Quick answer
What does Business Archives Council of Scotland do?
BACS operates as an active network of archivists, academics and businesses to connect all those with an interest in Scottish business archives & history. We promote the maintenance and use of archives as corporate assets. promote records and information management within business. hold conferences, events, and training days. publish a journal. offer consultancy services to businesses on archives and records management through the Surveying Officer. and liaise with other heritage bodies to ensure that business archives are recognised as a cultural asset.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Business Archives Council of Scotland
Answers Business Archives Council of Scotland 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
- Where it says it operates
- Glasgow City
What causes is Business Archives Council of Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Business Archives Council of Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Business Archives Council of Scotland. 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Business Archives Council of Scotland a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Business Archives Council of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC005256) 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland's charity number?
- Business Archives Council of Scotland's charity number is SC005256. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC005256?
- Search SC005256 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland do?
- BACS operates as an active network of archivists, academics and businesses to connect all those with an interest in Scottish business archives & history. We promote the maintenance and use of archives as corporate assets. promote records and information management within business. hold conferences, events, and training days. publish a journal. offer consultancy services to businesses on archives and records management through the Surveying Officer. and liaise with other heritage bodies to ensure that business archives are recognised as a cultural asset.
- Does Business Archives Council of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Business Archives Council of Scotland. 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland?
- Business Archives Council of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.gla.ac.uk/archives/bacs. 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 Business Archives Council of Scotland registered as a charity?
- Business Archives Council of Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.
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.