Is Preston Village Hall a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Preston Village Hall as a registered charity (number SC004257) 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 Preston Village Hall's charity number?

Preston Village Hall's charity number is SC004257. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004257?

Search SC004257 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 Preston Village Hall have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Village Hall. 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 Preston Village Hall?

Preston Village Hall does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Preston Village Hall registered as a charity?

Preston Village Hall was entered on the register on 26 March 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC004257Unincorporated association

Preston Village Hall

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

Preston Village Hall is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Preston Village Hall?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,215
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,462
Registered charity number: SC004257
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Preston Village Hall (number SC004257) 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 Preston Village Hall do?

Provide facilities for the community ad to hold occasional events

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Preston Village Hall

Answers Preston Village Hall 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: 26 March 1986
Also known as: Preston & District Reading & Recreation Room Association
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Preston Village Hall registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Village Hall yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Preston Village Hall. 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 Preston Village Hall?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Village Hall a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Preston Village Hall as a registered charity (number SC004257) 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 Preston Village Hall's charity number?: Preston Village Hall's charity number is SC004257. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004257?: Search SC004257 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 Preston Village Hall do?: Provide facilities for the community ad to hold occasional events
Does Preston Village Hall have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Village Hall. 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 Preston Village Hall?: Preston Village Hall does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Preston Village Hall registered as a charity?: Preston Village Hall was entered on the register on 26 March 1986.

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.