Is Garioch Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Garioch Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC035165) 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 Garioch Heritage Society's charity number?

Garioch Heritage Society's charity number is SC035165. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035165?

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Does Garioch Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Garioch Heritage Society?

Garioch Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.gariochheritage.co.uk. 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 Garioch Heritage Society registered as a charity?

Garioch Heritage Society was entered on the register on 4 February 2004.

Registered charity · No. SC035165Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Garioch Heritage Society

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

Garioch Heritage Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Garioch Heritage Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £229,326
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £205,939
Registered charity number: SC035165
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.gariochheritage.co.uk

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Garioch Heritage Society (number SC035165) 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 Garioch Heritage Society do?

To advance the education of the public and in particular the local community in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Garioch and its environs. This is achieved by its museum presence and knowledgeable volunteer guides who give tours to groups varying from youth to adult groups. A small staff provide a cafe and cater for events. We also welcome visiting exhibitions.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Garioch Heritage Society

Answers Garioch Heritage Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 4 February 2004
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Garioch Heritage Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Garioch Heritage Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garioch Heritage Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Garioch Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC035165) 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 Garioch Heritage Society's charity number?: Garioch Heritage Society's charity number is SC035165. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035165?: Search SC035165 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 Garioch Heritage Society do?: To advance the education of the public and in particular the local community in the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Garioch and its environs. This is achieved by its museum presence and knowledgeable volunteer guides who give tours to groups varying from youth to adult groups. A small staff provide a cafe and cater for events. We also welcome visiting exhibitions.
Does Garioch Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garioch Heritage 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 Garioch Heritage Society?: Garioch Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.gariochheritage.co.uk. 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 Garioch Heritage Society registered as a charity?: Garioch Heritage Society was entered on the register on 4 February 2004.

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.