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title: "Old Edinburgh Club — charity SC006177 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. SC006177Unincorporated association

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# Old Edinburgh Club

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

Old Edinburgh Club is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006177)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Old Edinburgh Club?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30

£26,073

Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30

£25,469

Registered charity number

SC006177

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

City of Edinburgh

Website

[oldedinburghclub.org.uk](https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Old Edinburgh Club (number SC006177) 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 Old Edinburgh Club do?

We are the city's historical society promoting interest in Edinburgh history and associated research, access to sources and bringing that history to life. We organise lectures and visits, publish our journal, the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club and provide online resources such as the Bibliography of Edinburgh History and Building Edinburgh, records from the Dean of Guild Court. We also administer grants, undertake collaborative projects and spread the word through social media.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Old Edinburgh Club

Answers Old Edinburgh Club gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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

1 April 1973

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is Old Edinburgh Club registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Edinburgh Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Old Edinburgh Club.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Old Edinburgh Club?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Old Edinburgh Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Old Edinburgh Club as a registered charity (number SC006177) 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 Old Edinburgh Club's charity number?

Old Edinburgh Club's charity number is SC006177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006177?

Search SC006177 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 Old Edinburgh Club do?

We are the city's historical society promoting interest in Edinburgh history and associated research, access to sources and bringing that history to life. We organise lectures and visits, publish our journal, the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club and provide online resources such as the Bibliography of Edinburgh History and Building Edinburgh, records from the Dean of Guild Court. We also administer grants, undertake collaborative projects and spread the word through social media.

Does Old Edinburgh Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Edinburgh Club. 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 Old Edinburgh Club?

Old Edinburgh Club's website listed in our register data is https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Old Edinburgh Club registered as a charity?

Old Edinburgh Club was entered on the register on 1 April 1973.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC006177).