Is Kinloch Historical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kinloch Historical Society as a registered charity (number SC006858) 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 Kinloch Historical Society's charity number?

Kinloch Historical Society's charity number is SC006858. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006858?

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Does Kinloch Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Kinloch Historical Society?

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When was Kinloch Historical Society registered as a charity?

Kinloch Historical Society was entered on the register on 14 May 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC006858SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Kinloch Historical Society

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

Kinloch Historical Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Kinloch Historical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-04: £135,766
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-04: £205,867
Registered charity number: SC006858
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk

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Kinloch Historical Society (number SC006858) 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 Kinloch Historical Society do?

Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub s…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kinloch Historical Society

Answers Kinloch Historical Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 4 April 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: 14 May 1984
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Kinloch Historical Society 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 Kinloch Historical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kinloch Historical Society. 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. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinloch Historical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kinloch Historical Society as a registered charity (number SC006858) 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 Kinloch Historical Society's charity number?: Kinloch Historical Society's charity number is SC006858. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006858?: Search SC006858 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 Kinloch Historical Society do?: Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub s…
Does Kinloch Historical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kinloch Historical 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 Kinloch Historical Society?: Kinloch Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.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 Kinloch Historical Society registered as a charity?: Kinloch Historical Society was entered on the register on 14 May 1984.

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.