Is Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050846) 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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s charity number?

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050846. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050846?

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How can I donate to Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)?

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When was Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) was entered on the register on 17 March 2021.

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

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)

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

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) 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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,917
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,477
Registered charity number: SC050846
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: lordlyonsociety.org.uk

Quick answer

Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) (number SC050846) 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 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…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)

Answers Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 17 March 2021
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050846) 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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s charity number?: Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050846. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050846?: Search SC050846 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 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…
Does Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Lyon Society (SCIO). 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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)?: Lord Lyon Society (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://lordlyonsociety.org.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 Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Lord Lyon Society (SCIO) was entered on the register on 17 March 2021.

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.