--- title: "S.s.h.o.p — charity SC033988 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "S.s.h.o.p (charity SC033988): income £73,974 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/s-s-h-o-p retrieved: 2026-10-06T12:44:27.548Z 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. SC033988SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) S # S.s.h.o.p Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data S.s.h.o.p 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://sshop.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC033988) Work at S.s.h.o.p? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=s-s-h-o-p&type=claim&name=S.s.h.o.p) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about S.s.h.o.p? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £73,974 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £76,140 Registered charity number SC033988 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [sshop.org.uk](http://sshop.org.uk/) Quick answer S.s.h.o.p (number SC033988) 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 S.s.h.o.p do? The Scottish Society for the History of Photography is a charity dedicated to promoting photography and encouraging public engagement with its history, development and contemporary practice. We achieve this through an ambitious programme of photography exhibitions and events, alongside the publication of books, journals and other research. Central to our purpose is connecting the rich history of photography with contemporary practitioners, demonstrating how early photographic processes, ideas and innovations continue to influence artists today. Through exhibitions, publishing, research and p… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for S.s.h.o.p Answers S.s.h.o.p 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 12 December 2002 Also known as The Scottish Society For The History Of Photography Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is S.s.h.o.p registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for S.s.h.o.p yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score S.s.h.o.p. 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 S.s.h.o.p? - 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. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=s-s-h-o-p&type=claim&name=S.s.h.o.p) [Visit charity website](http://sshop.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is S.s.h.o.p a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists S.s.h.o.p as a registered charity (number SC033988) 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 S.s.h.o.p's charity number? S.s.h.o.p's charity number is SC033988. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC033988? Search SC033988 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 S.s.h.o.p do? The Scottish Society for the History of Photography is a charity dedicated to promoting photography and encouraging public engagement with its history, development and contemporary practice. We achieve this through an ambitious programme of photography exhibitions and events, alongside the publication of books, journals and other research. Central to our purpose is connecting the rich history of photography with contemporary practitioners, demonstrating how early photographic processes, ideas and innovations continue to influence artists today. Through exhibitions, publishing, research and p… Does S.s.h.o.p have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for S.s.h.o.p. 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 S.s.h.o.p? S.s.h.o.p's website listed in our register data is http://sshop.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 S.s.h.o.p registered as a charity? S.s.h.o.p was entered on the register on 12 December 2002. 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=SC033988).