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title: "Campbeltown Heritage Centre — check charity number SC048847 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Campbeltown Heritage Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048847. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/campbeltown-heritage-centre-2
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:06:59.302Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Campbeltown Heritage Centre is a registered charity (number SC048847) 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. Its latest reported income was £20,682 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Campbeltown Heritage Centre?

Registered charity number

SC048847

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Argyll And Bute

Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31)

£20,682

Website

[www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk](http://www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk/)

## What does Campbeltown Heritage Centre do?

We operate a Heritage Centre to record and display the social history of the area. Campbeltown Backpackers provides a revenue stream to assist.

## What causes is Campbeltown Heritage Centre registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Campbeltown Heritage Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Campbeltown Heritage Centre 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=campbeltown-heritage-centre-2&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Campbeltown Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Campbeltown Heritage Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048847) 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 Campbeltown Heritage Centre's charity number?

Campbeltown Heritage Centre's charity number is SC048847. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048847?

Search SC048847 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 Campbeltown Heritage Centre do?

We operate a Heritage Centre to record and display the social history of the area. Campbeltown Backpackers provides a revenue stream to assist.

Does Campbeltown Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Campbeltown Heritage Centre. 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 Campbeltown Heritage Centre?

Campbeltown Heritage Centre's website is http://www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk — 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=SC048847).