Is Pictish Arts Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pictish Arts Society as a registered charity (number SC026529) 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 Pictish Arts Society's charity number?

Pictish Arts Society's charity number is SC026529. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026529?

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Does Pictish Arts Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Pictish Arts Society?

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When was Pictish Arts Society registered as a charity?

Pictish Arts Society was entered on the register on 13 May 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026529Unincorporated association

Pictish Arts Society

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

Pictish Arts Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Pictish Arts Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,767
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,512
Registered charity number: SC026529
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus
Website: www.thepictishartssociety.org.uk

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Pictish Arts Society (number SC026529) 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 Pictish Arts Society do?

The charity is set up to educate and promote interest in the Picts, their art, and how they relate to contemporaries in the early medieval insular world. It does this by delivering a monthly lecture programme, an annual conference, day visits to relevant sites, donations to help preserve Pictish sculpture, and by communicating with other bodies such as Historic Environment Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland .

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pictish Arts Society

Answers Pictish Arts Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 13 May 1997
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Pictish Arts Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pictish Arts Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pictish Arts Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pictish Arts Society as a registered charity (number SC026529) 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 Pictish Arts Society's charity number?: Pictish Arts Society's charity number is SC026529. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026529?: Search SC026529 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 Pictish Arts Society do?: The charity is set up to educate and promote interest in the Picts, their art, and how they relate to contemporaries in the early medieval insular world. It does this by delivering a monthly lecture programme, an annual conference, day visits to relevant sites, donations to help preserve Pictish sculpture, and by communicating with other bodies such as Historic Environment Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland .
Does Pictish Arts Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pictish Arts 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 Pictish Arts Society?: Pictish Arts Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.thepictishartssociety.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 Pictish Arts Society registered as a charity?: Pictish Arts Society was entered on the register on 13 May 1997.

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.