Is Castletown Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Castletown Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC027858) 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 Castletown Heritage Society's charity number?

Castletown Heritage Society's charity number is SC027858. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027858?

Search SC027858 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 Castletown Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castletown Heritage Society. 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 Castletown Heritage Society?

Castletown Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk. 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 Castletown Heritage Society registered as a charity?

Castletown Heritage Society was entered on the register on 29 April 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027858Unincorporated association

Castletown Heritage Society

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

Castletown Heritage Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Castletown Heritage Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £11,013
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £16,405
Registered charity number: SC027858
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.castletownheritage.co.uk

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Castletown Heritage Society (number SC027858) 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 Castletown Heritage Society do?

The Society was founded in 1986 and operates within the former byre and dairy of Castlehill Farm. It continues to be owned by Highland Council which leased the property to the Society in 2004 for a peppercorn rent. A programme of improvements has transformed the buildings into a local heritage centre, a 4 star Visitor attraction and a centre for archaeology and fossils. The principal objective of the Society, as recorded in the Constitution, is to preserve the character, history and traditions of the village of Castletown and Parish of Olrig. The affairs of the Society are controlled by the M…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Castletown Heritage Society

Answers Castletown Heritage Society 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: 29 April 1998
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Castletown Heritage Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Castletown Heritage Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Castletown Heritage Society. 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 Castletown Heritage Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown Heritage Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Castletown Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC027858) 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 Castletown Heritage Society's charity number?: Castletown Heritage Society's charity number is SC027858. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027858?: Search SC027858 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 Castletown Heritage Society do?: The Society was founded in 1986 and operates within the former byre and dairy of Castlehill Farm. It continues to be owned by Highland Council which leased the property to the Society in 2004 for a peppercorn rent. A programme of improvements has transformed the buildings into a local heritage centre, a 4 star Visitor attraction and a centre for archaeology and fossils. The principal objective of the Society, as recorded in the Constitution, is to preserve the character, history and traditions of the village of Castletown and Parish of Olrig. The affairs of the Society are controlled by the M…
Does Castletown Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castletown Heritage Society. 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 Castletown Heritage Society?: Castletown Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk. 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 Castletown Heritage Society registered as a charity?: Castletown Heritage Society was entered on the register on 29 April 1998.

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.