--- title: "Insch Institute — charity SC008182" description: "Insch Institute (charity SC008182). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/insch-institute retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:19:04.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Insch Institute is listed as a registered charity (number SC008182) 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 £19,809 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Insch Institute? Registered charity number SC008182 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £19,809 Website [arussellinsch@gmail.com](http://arussellinsch@gmail.com/) ## What does Insch Institute do? The institute continues to offer rooms and facilities, to let, for a multitude of groups in the village and the surrounding area. These groups carry out a wide range of activiities. The institute offers these facilities at very competitiive prices and the building continues to be an asset to the village and the community as a whole. ## What causes is Insch Institute 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 Insch Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Insch Institute 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 Insch Institute? - 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=insch-institute&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://arussellinsch@gmail.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Insch Institute a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Insch Institute as a registered charity (number SC008182) 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 Insch Institute's charity number? Insch Institute's charity number is SC008182. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008182? Search SC008182 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 Insch Institute do? The institute continues to offer rooms and facilities, to let, for a multitude of groups in the village and the surrounding area. These groups carry out a wide range of activiities. The institute offers these facilities at very competitiive prices and the building continues to be an asset to the village and the community as a whole. Does Insch Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Insch Institute. 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 Insch Institute? Insch Institute's website listed in our register data is http://arussellinsch@gmail.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. 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=SC008182).