--- title: "Orkney Natural History Society Museum — charity SC021455 | CharityCompare" description: "Orkney Natural History Society Museum (charity SC021455): income £133k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-natural-history-society-museum retrieved: 2026-10-07T01:45:04.856Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC021455SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ON # Orkney Natural History Society Museum Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Orkney Natural History Society Museum is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.stromnessmuseum.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021455) Work at Orkney Natural History Society Museum? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=orkney-natural-history-society-museum&type=claim&name=Orkney%20Natural%20History%20Society%20Museum) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Orkney Natural History Society Museum? Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31 £133,425 Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31 £123,862 Registered charity number SC021455 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Orkney Islands Website [www.stromnessmuseum.org.uk](http://www.stromnessmuseum.org.uk/) Quick answer Orkney Natural History Society Museum (number SC021455) 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 Natural History Society Museum do? Run a museum for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the island. Showcasing the local Culture, Heritage, Natural and Maritime History of the Orkney Islands. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Natural History Society Museum Answers Orkney Natural History Society Museum 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 30 January 1969 Where it says it operates Orkney Islands ## What causes is Orkney Natural History Society Museum registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Natural History Society Museum yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Natural History Society Museum. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Orkney Natural History Society Museum? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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How do I check charity number SC021455? Search SC021455 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 Natural History Society Museum do? Run a museum for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the island. Showcasing the local Culture, Heritage, Natural and Maritime History of the Orkney Islands. Does Orkney Natural History Society Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Natural History Society Museum. 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 Natural History Society Museum? Orkney Natural History Society Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.stromnessmuseum.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 Natural History Society Museum registered as a charity? Orkney Natural History Society Museum was entered on the register on 30 January 1969. 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=SC021455).