Is Melrose Historical Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Melrose Historical Trust as a registered charity (number SC054176) 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 Melrose Historical Trust's charity number?

Melrose Historical Trust's charity number is SC054176. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054176?

Search SC054176 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 Melrose Historical Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose Historical Trust. 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 Melrose Historical Trust?

Melrose Historical Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Melrose Historical Trust registered as a charity?

Melrose Historical Trust was entered on the register on 24 April 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054176Unincorporated association

Melrose Historical Trust

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

Melrose Historical Trust 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 Melrose Historical Trust?

Registered charity number: SC054176
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Melrose Historical Trust (number SC054176) 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 Melrose Historical Trust do?

The charity a) provides talks, on aspects of the history of Melrose and the Scottish Borders, and occasionally further afield, to members and visitors. b) endeavours to ensure the preservation of artefacts and information of historical interest relevant to Melrose and the surrounding area and c) endeavours to promote the potential of the archaeology at the Old Melrose site, through activities such as guided walks round the site.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Melrose Historical Trust

Answers Melrose Historical Trust 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: 24 April 2025
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Melrose Historical Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Melrose Historical Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Melrose Historical Trust. 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 Melrose Historical Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Melrose Historical Trust as a registered charity (number SC054176) 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 Melrose Historical Trust's charity number?: Melrose Historical Trust's charity number is SC054176. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054176?: Search SC054176 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 Melrose Historical Trust do?: The charity a) provides talks, on aspects of the history of Melrose and the Scottish Borders, and occasionally further afield, to members and visitors. b) endeavours to ensure the preservation of artefacts and information of historical interest relevant to Melrose and the surrounding area and c) endeavours to promote the potential of the archaeology at the Old Melrose site, through activities such as guided walks round the site.
Does Melrose Historical Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Melrose Historical Trust. 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 Melrose Historical Trust?: Melrose Historical Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Melrose Historical Trust registered as a charity?: Melrose Historical Trust was entered on the register on 24 April 2025.

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.