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Registered charity · No. SC054176Unincorporated associationScottish Borders

Melrose Historical Trust

Melrose Historical Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Scottish Borders.

Quick answer

Melrose Historical Trust is a registered charity (number SC054176) 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC054176
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Scottish Borders

What the charity does

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.

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. Melrose Historical Trust 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 Melrose Historical Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Melrose Historical Trust is a registered charity (number SC054176) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
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.
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.

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.