--- title: "Castletown Heritage Society — check charity number SC027858 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Castletown Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027858. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/castletown-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:35.630Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Castletown Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC027858) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £11,013 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Castletown Heritage Society? Registered charity number SC027858 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,013 Website [www.castletownheritage.co.uk](http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Castletown Heritage Society 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=castletown-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Castletown Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Castletown Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027858) 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 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 is http://www.castletownheritage.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=SC027858).