--- title: "Cumbernauld Historical Society — check charity number SC002606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cumbernauld Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002606. the advancement of education charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbernauld-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:29:35.485Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cumbernauld Historical Society is a registered charity (number SC002606) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,042 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cumbernauld Historical Society? Registered charity number SC002606 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,042 ## What does Cumbernauld Historical Society do? 1. To stimulate and promote the study of, and research in, the fields of History, Archaeology and other natural sciences. 2. To provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in which members can acquire, record and disseminate information in the fields of study and research that might otherwise be lost to the community. 3. To collect, preserve and, when possible, display antiquities and maintain an inventory of all such items with a separate register of all articles on loan to or held by the Society. ## What causes is Cumbernauld Historical Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbernauld Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbernauld Historical 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=cumbernauld-historical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cumbernauld Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Cumbernauld Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002606) 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 Cumbernauld Historical Society's charity number? Cumbernauld Historical Society's charity number is SC002606. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002606? Search SC002606 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 Cumbernauld Historical Society do? 1. To stimulate and promote the study of, and research in, the fields of History, Archaeology and other natural sciences. 2. To provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in which members can acquire, record and disseminate information in the fields of study and research that might otherwise be lost to the community. 3. To collect, preserve and, when possible, display antiquities and maintain an inventory of all such items with a separate register of all articles on loan to or held by the Society. Does Cumbernauld Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbernauld Historical 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 Cumbernauld Historical Society? Cumbernauld Historical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC002606).