Is Cheviot Sheep Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cheviot Sheep Society as a registered charity (number SC008555) 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 Cheviot Sheep Society's charity number?

Cheviot Sheep Society's charity number is SC008555. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008555?

Search SC008555 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 Cheviot Sheep Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cheviot Sheep 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 Cheviot Sheep Society?

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When was Cheviot Sheep Society registered as a charity?

Cheviot Sheep Society was entered on the register on 22 January 1973.

Registered charity · No. SC008555Unincorporated association

Cheviot Sheep Society

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

Cheviot Sheep Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Cheviot Sheep Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £22,468
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £17,691
Registered charity number: SC008555
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.cheviotsheep.org

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Cheviot Sheep Society (number SC008555) 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 Cheviot Sheep Society do?

The Cheviot Sheep Society looks after the interests of its members to ensure that the purposes of the charity are carried out by the following:- 1 - Providing secretarial services for the running of the Society. 2 - Recording financial transactions culminating in providing annual accounts. 3 - Promoting the Society by advertising and attending events. 4 - Organising events to assist members. 5 - Endeavouring to increase the popularity of the breed, at the same time increase the membership. 6 - Publishing the Flock Book annually which is a record of registered sires to be used within the bree…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cheviot Sheep Society

Answers Cheviot Sheep Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 22 January 1973
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Cheviot Sheep Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cheviot Sheep Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheviot Sheep Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cheviot Sheep Society as a registered charity (number SC008555) 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 Cheviot Sheep Society's charity number?: Cheviot Sheep Society's charity number is SC008555. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008555?: Search SC008555 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 Cheviot Sheep Society do?: The Cheviot Sheep Society looks after the interests of its members to ensure that the purposes of the charity are carried out by the following:- 1 - Providing secretarial services for the running of the Society. 2 - Recording financial transactions culminating in providing annual accounts. 3 - Promoting the Society by advertising and attending events. 4 - Organising events to assist members. 5 - Endeavouring to increase the popularity of the breed, at the same time increase the membership. 6 - Publishing the Flock Book annually which is a record of registered sires to be used within the bree…
Does Cheviot Sheep Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cheviot Sheep 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 Cheviot Sheep Society?: Cheviot Sheep Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.cheviotsheep.org. 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 Cheviot Sheep Society registered as a charity?: Cheviot Sheep Society was entered on the register on 22 January 1973.

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.