--- title: "Davidson Legacy Cottage — charity SC052174" description: "Davidson Legacy Cottage (charity SC052174). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/davidson-legacy-cottage retrieved: 2026-09-22T12:37:26.091Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Davidson Legacy Cottage is listed as a registered charity (number SC052174) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. 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 £321,085 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Davidson Legacy Cottage? Registered charity number SC052174 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £321,085 ## What does Davidson Legacy Cottage do? To preserve historic family home of the Davidson family, The family emigrated to USA in 1857 and went on to be joint founders of iconic motorcycle brand Harley Davidson. Cottage is being developed and maintained as both a historical cultural & motorcycle heritage site to reflect what living in mid 1800's was like and demonstrate how emigration from Scotland and UK went on to influence innovation across the world. ## What causes is Davidson Legacy Cottage 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Davidson Legacy Cottage 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Davidson Legacy Cottage? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC052174 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage do? To preserve historic family home of the Davidson family, The family emigrated to USA in 1857 and went on to be joint founders of iconic motorcycle brand Harley Davidson. Cottage is being developed and maintained as both a historical cultural & motorcycle heritage site to reflect what living in mid 1800's was like and demonstrate how emigration from Scotland and UK went on to influence innovation across the world. Does Davidson Legacy Cottage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Davidson Legacy Cottage. 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage? Davidson Legacy Cottage 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC052174).