Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC045925
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £144,621,000
- Website
- www.historicenvironment.scot
What the charity does
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the lead body for Scotland's historic environment, a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. HES is at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impact of climate change on its future. The organisation investigates and records architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes across Scotland and cares for more than 300 properties of national importance.
Registered causes
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Historic Environment Scotland 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Historic Environment Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Historic Environment Scotland is a registered charity (number SC045925) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Historic Environment Scotland do?
- Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the lead body for Scotland's historic environment, a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. HES is at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impact of climate change on its future. The organisation investigates and records architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes across Scotland and cares for more than 300 properties of national importance.
- How can I donate to Historic Environment Scotland?
- Historic Environment Scotland's website is http://www.historicenvironment.scot — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.