Is Largs & District Museum & Historical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Largs & District Museum & Historical Society as a registered charity (number SC001454) 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society's charity number?

Largs & District Museum & Historical Society's charity number is SC001454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001454?

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How can I donate to Largs & District Museum & Historical Society?

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Registered charity · No. SC001454SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Largs & District Museum & Historical Society

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

Largs & District Museum & Historical Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Largs & District Museum & Historical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £13,114
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £6,945
Registered charity number: SC001454
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.largsmuseum.org

Quick answer

Largs & District Museum & Historical Society (number SC001454) 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society do?

Charity is set up to run and make available public access to Museum, including arranging speakers and tours to promote awareness of local history.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Largs & District Museum & Historical Society

Answers Largs & District Museum & Historical Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 February 1976
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Largs & District Museum & Historical Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Largs & District Museum & Historical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Largs & District Museum & 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

What should you check before donating to Largs & District Museum & Historical Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Largs & District Museum & Historical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Largs & District Museum & Historical Society as a registered charity (number SC001454) 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society's charity number?: Largs & District Museum & Historical Society's charity number is SC001454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001454?: Search SC001454 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society do?: Charity is set up to run and make available public access to Museum, including arranging speakers and tours to promote awareness of local history.
Does Largs & District Museum & Historical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Largs & District Museum & 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society?: Largs & District Museum & Historical Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.largsmuseum.org. 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 Largs & District Museum & Historical Society registered as a charity?: Largs & District Museum & Historical Society was entered on the register on 25 February 1976.

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.