Is OurStory Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists OurStory Scotland as a registered charity (number SC035729) 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 OurStory Scotland's charity number?

OurStory Scotland's charity number is SC035729. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035729?

Search SC035729 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 OurStory Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for OurStory Scotland. 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 OurStory Scotland?

OurStory Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.ourstoryscotland.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 OurStory Scotland registered as a charity?

OurStory Scotland was entered on the register on 6 July 2004.

Registered charity · No. SC035729SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

OurStory Scotland

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

OurStory Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about OurStory Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,236
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £809
Registered charity number: SC035729
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.ourstoryscotland.org.uk

Quick answer

OurStory Scotland (number SC035729) 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 OurStory Scotland do?

OurStory Scotland collects, archives and presents the oral histories of LGBT people in Scotland. To do this, we conduct and record individual and group interviews with LGBT people, as well as collecting written episodes. Our archive is dispersed among various institutions depending on what kind of material it is. We hold events or attend events organised by other bodies where we share extracts from our archive. We also provide training to other bodies on oral history recording. In order to increase access to our archived material we have created several podcasts which are publicly available.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for OurStory Scotland

Answers OurStory Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 6 July 2004
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is OurStory Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for OurStory Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score OurStory Scotland. 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 OurStory Scotland?

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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 OurStory Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists OurStory Scotland as a registered charity (number SC035729) 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 OurStory Scotland's charity number?: OurStory Scotland's charity number is SC035729. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035729?: Search SC035729 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 OurStory Scotland do?: OurStory Scotland collects, archives and presents the oral histories of LGBT people in Scotland. To do this, we conduct and record individual and group interviews with LGBT people, as well as collecting written episodes. Our archive is dispersed among various institutions depending on what kind of material it is. We hold events or attend events organised by other bodies where we share extracts from our archive. We also provide training to other bodies on oral history recording. In order to increase access to our archived material we have created several podcasts which are publicly available.
Does OurStory Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for OurStory Scotland. 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 OurStory Scotland?: OurStory Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.ourstoryscotland.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 OurStory Scotland registered as a charity?: OurStory Scotland was entered on the register on 6 July 2004.

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.