Is Orkney Historic Boat Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Historic Boat Society as a registered charity (number SC044884) 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 Historic Boat Society's charity number?

Orkney Historic Boat Society's charity number is SC044884. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044884?

Search SC044884 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 Historic Boat Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Historic Boat 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 Historic Boat Society?

Orkney Historic Boat Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ohbs.org. 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 Historic Boat Society registered as a charity?

Orkney Historic Boat Society was entered on the register on 28 May 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044884SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Historic Boat Society

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

Orkney Historic Boat Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Historic Boat Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £6,554
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £8,782
Registered charity number: SC044884
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.ohbs.org

Quick answer

Orkney Historic Boat Society (number SC044884) 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 Historic Boat Society do?

Preserve and interpret and communicate Orkney's maritime heritage, in particular by collecting and preserving historic Orkney boats.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Historic Boat Society

Answers Orkney Historic Boat Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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 May 2014
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Historic Boat Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Historic Boat Society yet?

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

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Historic Boat Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Historic Boat Society as a registered charity (number SC044884) 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 Historic Boat Society's charity number?: Orkney Historic Boat Society's charity number is SC044884. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044884?: Search SC044884 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 Historic Boat Society do?: Preserve and interpret and communicate Orkney's maritime heritage, in particular by collecting and preserving historic Orkney boats.
Does Orkney Historic Boat Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Historic Boat 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 Historic Boat Society?: Orkney Historic Boat Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ohbs.org. 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 Historic Boat Society registered as a charity?: Orkney Historic Boat Society was entered on the register on 28 May 2014.

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.