Is Kelso Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC047690) 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 Kelso Heritage Society's charity number?

Kelso Heritage Society's charity number is SC047690. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047690?

Search SC047690 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.

Does Kelso Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?

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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.

When was Kelso Heritage Society registered as a charity?

Kelso Heritage Society was entered on the register on 31 August 2017.

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

Kelso Heritage Society

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

Kelso 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 Kelso Heritage Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,451
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,023
Registered charity number: SC047690
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Kelso Heritage Society (number SC047690) 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 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…

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

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

Answers Kelso Heritage Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 31 August 2017
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Kelso Heritage Society registered for?

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelso Heritage Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC047690) 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 Kelso Heritage Society's charity number?: Kelso Heritage Society's charity number is SC047690. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047690?: Search SC047690 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 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…
Does Kelso Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso 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 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.
When was Kelso Heritage Society registered as a charity?: Kelso Heritage Society was entered on the register on 31 August 2017.

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.