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Registered charity · No. SC047690SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Scottish Borders

Kelso Heritage Society

Kelso Heritage Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Scottish Borders.

Quick answer

Kelso Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC047690) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £4,451 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC047690
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£4,451

What the charity does

Kelso Heritage Society holds seven public talks per annum on local and national history relevant to Kelso. It produces publications and literature that raise awareness of local history and heritage. Develop new projects that enhance Kelso and district's historical, environmental and cultural heritage by holding exhibitions and is currently participating in civic plans for marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Kelso Abbey. Support is also being given to the establishment of the Russell Cawthorn collection of books on the First World War at the town's library. We hold a long term lea…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kelso Heritage Society 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 Kelso Heritage Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Kelso Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC047690) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Kelso Heritage Society do?
Kelso Heritage Society holds seven public talks per annum on local and national history relevant to Kelso. It produces publications and literature that raise awareness of local history and heritage. Develop new projects that enhance Kelso and district's historical, environmental and cultural heritage by holding exhibitions and is currently participating in civic plans for marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Kelso Abbey. Support is also being given to the establishment of the Russell Cawthorn collection of books on the First World War at the town's library. We hold a long term lea…
How can I donate to Kelso Heritage Society?
Kelso Heritage Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.