Is Musselburgh Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Musselburgh Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC028659) 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society's charity number?

Musselburgh Horticultural Society's charity number is SC028659. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028659?

Search SC028659 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Musselburgh Horticultural Society. 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society?

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

When was Musselburgh Horticultural Society registered as a charity?

Musselburgh Horticultural Society was entered on the register on 2 November 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC028659Unincorporated association

Musselburgh Horticultural Society

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

Musselburgh Horticultural Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Musselburgh Horticultural Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £5,809
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £6,137
Registered charity number: SC028659
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian

Quick answer

Musselburgh Horticultural Society (number SC028659) 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society do?

MHS exists to encourage and support Horticulture and gardening in the ancient Burgh of Musselburgh by holding talks and community events eg flower shows and plant sales

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Musselburgh Horticultural Society

Answers Musselburgh Horticultural Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 2 November 1998
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Musselburgh Horticultural Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Musselburgh Horticultural Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Musselburgh Horticultural Society. 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Musselburgh Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Musselburgh Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC028659) 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society's charity number?: Musselburgh Horticultural Society's charity number is SC028659. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028659?: Search SC028659 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society do?: MHS exists to encourage and support Horticulture and gardening in the ancient Burgh of Musselburgh by holding talks and community events eg flower shows and plant sales
Does Musselburgh Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Musselburgh Horticultural Society. 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 Musselburgh Horticultural Society?: Musselburgh Horticultural Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Musselburgh Horticultural Society registered as a charity?: Musselburgh Horticultural Society was entered on the register on 2 November 1998.

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.