Is Military Museum Scotland SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Military Museum Scotland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC046558) 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number?

Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number is SC046558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046558?

Search SC046558 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Military Museum Scotland 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO?

Military Museum Scotland SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Military Museum Scotland SCIO registered as a charity?

Military Museum Scotland SCIO was entered on the register on 13 May 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046558SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Military Museum Scotland SCIO

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

Military Museum Scotland 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £16,725
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £17,317
Registered charity number: SC046558
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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Military Museum Scotland SCIO (number SC046558) 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO do?

We are set up to enhance education, historic research,. We also preserve and protect our military history and make it available to the public to enjoy and learn about. We now also provide a veterans hub, and a safe place for military Veterans. The museum is open 7 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays are set aside for school groups or organisations. We are 100% run by volunteers , most of which are veterans.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Military Museum Scotland SCIO

Answers Military Museum Scotland SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 13 May 2016
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Military Museum Scotland SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Military Museum Scotland SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Military Museum Scotland SCIO. 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Military Museum Scotland SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Military Museum Scotland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC046558) 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number?: Military Museum Scotland SCIO's charity number is SC046558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046558?: Search SC046558 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO do?: We are set up to enhance education, historic research,. We also preserve and protect our military history and make it available to the public to enjoy and learn about. We now also provide a veterans hub, and a safe place for military Veterans. The museum is open 7 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays are set aside for school groups or organisations. We are 100% run by volunteers , most of which are veterans.
Does Military Museum Scotland SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Military Museum Scotland 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 Military Museum Scotland SCIO?: Military Museum Scotland SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Military Museum Scotland SCIO registered as a charity?: Military Museum Scotland SCIO was entered on the register on 13 May 2016.

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.