Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) (number SC002268) 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 Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) do?
The purpose of the charity is to delight and inspire curiosity in Dundee's heritage by reaching out to the community and welcoming visitors who wish to explore the heritage of the Polar explorers and of the local industrial powerhouse of Dundee. This is achieved by welcoming curious visitors from around the globe, and more locally, hosting school visits to encourage the next generation of museum goers and to develop interest in the environmental work that was carried out over 100 years ago in the Antarctic.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)
Answers Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)'s money come from?
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £723k (50%), charitable activities £698k (49%), investments £13k (1%).
Trading and fundraising events£723k · 50%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£698k · 49%
Investments£13k · 1%
Other income£3,727 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Dundee City
What causes is Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) yet?
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Is Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC002268) 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 Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)'s charity number?
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)'s charity number is SC002268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002268?
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What does Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) do?
The purpose of the charity is to delight and inspire curiosity in Dundee's heritage by reaching out to the community and welcoming visitors who wish to explore the heritage of the Polar explorers and of the local industrial powerhouse of Dundee. This is achieved by welcoming curious visitors from around the globe, and more locally, hosting school visits to encourage the next generation of museum goers and to develop interest in the environmental work that was carried out over 100 years ago in the Antarctic.
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How can I donate to Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)?
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.rrsdiscovery.com. 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.
Where does Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO)'s money come from?
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £723k (50%), charitable activities £698k (49%), investments £13k (1%).
When was Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) registered as a charity?
Dundee Industrial Heritage (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 May 1985.