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# Ihbc

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

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

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Ihbc?

Reported income · year ending 2024-09-30

£447,433

Reported spending · year ending 2024-09-30

£384,510

Registered charity number

SC041945

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Outwith Scotland

Website

[www.ihbc.org.uk](http://www.ihbc.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Ihbc (number SC041945) 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 Ihbc do?

The Institute's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only for the public benefit to the: Conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. promotion of the highest standards of specialist skills in built and historic environment Conservation including in the understanding, care, and enhancement of the built and historic environment. accreditation and regulation of built and historic environment Conservation professionals. and education and training of such professionals alongside any parties or interests that can help secure observance of the Objects of the Institute a…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ihbc

Answers Ihbc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

9 December 2010

Also known as

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation

Where it says it operates

Outwith Scotland

## What causes is Ihbc registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ihbc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ihbc.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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## What should you check before donating to Ihbc?

- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ihbc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ihbc as a registered charity (number SC041945) 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 Ihbc's charity number?

Ihbc's charity number is SC041945. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041945?

Search SC041945 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 Ihbc do?

The Institute's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only for the public benefit to the: Conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. promotion of the highest standards of specialist skills in built and historic environment Conservation including in the understanding, care, and enhancement of the built and historic environment. accreditation and regulation of built and historic environment Conservation professionals. and education and training of such professionals alongside any parties or interests that can help secure observance of the Objects of the Institute a…

Does Ihbc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ihbc. 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 Ihbc?

Ihbc's website listed in our register data is http://www.ihbc.org.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 Ihbc registered as a charity?

Ihbc was entered on the register on 9 December 2010.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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=SC041945).