Is Orkney Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC004033) 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 Orkney Heritage Society's charity number?

Orkney Heritage Society's charity number is SC004033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004033?

Search SC004033 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 Orkney Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Heritage 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 Orkney Heritage Society?

Orkney Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyheritagesociety.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 Orkney Heritage Society registered as a charity?

Orkney Heritage Society was entered on the register on 28 January 1969.

Registered charity · No. SC004033SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Heritage Society

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

Orkney Heritage Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Heritage Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,502
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £9,890
Registered charity number: SC004033
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneyheritagesociety.org.uk

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Orkney Heritage Society (number SC004033) 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 Orkney Heritage Society do?

Orkney Heritage Society cares for the beauty, heritage and character of Orkney. it encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. to do these things the Society organises lectures, conferences and trips, publishes various publications and organises a series of awards.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Heritage Society

Answers Orkney Heritage Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 28 January 1969
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Heritage Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Heritage Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Heritage 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 Orkney Heritage Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Heritage Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC004033) 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 Orkney Heritage Society's charity number?: Orkney Heritage Society's charity number is SC004033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004033?: Search SC004033 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 Orkney Heritage Society do?: Orkney Heritage Society cares for the beauty, heritage and character of Orkney. it encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. to do these things the Society organises lectures, conferences and trips, publishes various publications and organises a series of awards.
Does Orkney Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Heritage 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 Orkney Heritage Society?: Orkney Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyheritagesociety.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 Orkney Heritage Society registered as a charity?: Orkney Heritage Society was entered on the register on 28 January 1969.

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.