--- title: "Collieston Harbour Heritage Group — check charity number SC044974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Collieston Harbour Heritage Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044974. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/collieston-harbour-heritage-group retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:36:31.277Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Collieston Harbour Heritage Group is a registered charity (number SC044974) 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 citizenship or community development; 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. Its latest reported income was £13,348 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Collieston Harbour Heritage Group? Registered charity number SC044974 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £13,348 Website [www.colliestononline.com](http://www.colliestononline.com/) ## What does Collieston Harbour Heritage Group do? The function of the Collieston Harbour Heritage Group is to maintain the Pier and Harbour area in the village of Collieston. We do this by maintaining and improving existing facilities while also working to develop new facilities and resources to improve leisure and recreational activities. We encourage volunteer involvement to keep the area clean and we also promote our work through the local Facebook page and newsletters. Boat owners are asked to make a donation for keeping their boats on berths on the shore. ## What causes is Collieston Harbour Heritage Group registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Collieston Harbour Heritage Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Collieston Harbour Heritage Group 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=collieston-harbour-heritage-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.colliestononline.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Collieston Harbour Heritage Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Collieston Harbour Heritage Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044974) 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 Collieston Harbour Heritage Group's charity number? Collieston Harbour Heritage Group's charity number is SC044974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044974? Search SC044974 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 Collieston Harbour Heritage Group do? The function of the Collieston Harbour Heritage Group is to maintain the Pier and Harbour area in the village of Collieston. We do this by maintaining and improving existing facilities while also working to develop new facilities and resources to improve leisure and recreational activities. We encourage volunteer involvement to keep the area clean and we also promote our work through the local Facebook page and newsletters. Boat owners are asked to make a donation for keeping their boats on berths on the shore. Does Collieston Harbour Heritage Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Collieston Harbour Heritage Group. 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 Collieston Harbour Heritage Group? Collieston Harbour Heritage Group's website is http://www.colliestononline.com — 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=SC044974).