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Registered charity · No. SC022780Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Argyll And Bute

Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society

Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Argyll And Bute.

Quick answer

Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society is a registered charity (number SC022780) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £5,692 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC022780
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£5,692

What the charity does

The charity was set up to maintain Strachur Smiddy as a living museum where people can see and learn blacksmithing skills in a traditional setting., To achieve that we own the Smiddy which was originally set up in the 18th century. We maintain the building and open it as a museum where visitors can watch a blacksmith at work. Our regular blacksmith has trained others , and we encourage enthusiasts to practice and develop their metal working skills on days when the Smiddy is not open to visitors. In this way we hope to develop and sustain blacksmith's skills into the future.

Registered causes

the 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. Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society 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 Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society is a registered charity (number SC022780) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society do?
The charity was set up to maintain Strachur Smiddy as a living museum where people can see and learn blacksmithing skills in a traditional setting., To achieve that we own the Smiddy which was originally set up in the 18th century. We maintain the building and open it as a museum where visitors can watch a blacksmith at work. Our regular blacksmith has trained others , and we encourage enthusiasts to practice and develop their metal working skills on days when the Smiddy is not open to visitors. In this way we hope to develop and sustain blacksmith's skills into the future.
How can I donate to Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society?
Old Smiddy Strachur Museum Society's website is https://www.strachursmiddy.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.