Is Miners Welfare Society Arniston a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Miners Welfare Society Arniston as a registered charity (number SC001535) 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number?

Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number is SC001535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001535?

Search SC001535 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Miners Welfare Society Arniston. 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston?

Miners Welfare Society Arniston does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Miners Welfare Society Arniston registered as a charity?

Miners Welfare Society Arniston was entered on the register on 22 April 1931.

Registered charity · No. SC001535Unincorporated association

Miners Welfare Society Arniston

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

Miners Welfare Society Arniston is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Miners Welfare Society Arniston?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £252,214
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £233,411
Registered charity number: SC001535
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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Miners Welfare Society Arniston (number SC001535) 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston do?

The charity is established to provide recreation and leisure activities which will improve the living conditions for the people of Arniston and the community, and in particular those belonging to the former mining community. The charity achieves this objective by providing activities for young people and old age pensioners.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Miners Welfare Society Arniston

Answers Miners Welfare Society Arniston gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 22 April 1931
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Miners Welfare Society Arniston registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Miners Welfare Society Arniston yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Miners Welfare Society Arniston a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Miners Welfare Society Arniston as a registered charity (number SC001535) 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number?: Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number is SC001535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001535?: Search SC001535 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston do?: The charity is established to provide recreation and leisure activities which will improve the living conditions for the people of Arniston and the community, and in particular those belonging to the former mining community. The charity achieves this objective by providing activities for young people and old age pensioners.
Does Miners Welfare Society Arniston have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Miners Welfare Society Arniston. 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 Miners Welfare Society Arniston?: Miners Welfare Society Arniston does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Miners Welfare Society Arniston registered as a charity?: Miners Welfare Society Arniston was entered on the register on 22 April 1931.

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.