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Registered charity · No. SC050846SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC050846) 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 £8,917 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC050846
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£8,917

What the charity does

Advance education and the arts, heritage and culture by promoting Scottish heraldry, genealogy and related arts, heritage and culture in conjunction with the Lyon Office. aid and support the Lyon Office in protecting and preserving the records, archives and collections of the Lyon Office. aid the Lyon Office in making its records, archives and collections accessible to the public. aid and support the Lyon Office in digitising its records, archives and collections. support and promote the contribution of the Scottish Diaspora in the advancement of heraldic, genealogical and related arts, herit…

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. Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) 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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC050846) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) do?
Advance education and the arts, heritage and culture by promoting Scottish heraldry, genealogy and related arts, heritage and culture in conjunction with the Lyon Office. aid and support the Lyon Office in protecting and preserving the records, archives and collections of the Lyon Office. aid the Lyon Office in making its records, archives and collections accessible to the public. aid and support the Lyon Office in digitising its records, archives and collections. support and promote the contribution of the Scottish Diaspora in the advancement of heraldic, genealogical and related arts, herit…
How can I donate to Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)?
Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s website is https://lordlyonsociety.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.