Is Scotland's Printing Heritage a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Printing Heritage as a registered charity (number SC012320) 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage's charity number?

Scotland's Printing Heritage's charity number is SC012320. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012320?

Search SC012320 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Printing Heritage. 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage?

Scotland's Printing Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishprintarchive.org. 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage registered as a charity?

Scotland's Printing Heritage was entered on the register on 4 April 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC012320Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Scotland's Printing Heritage

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

Scotland's Printing Heritage 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £284
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,503
Registered charity number: SC012320
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scottishprintarchive.org

Quick answer

Scotland's Printing Heritage (number SC012320) 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage do?

The purpose of the Trust is to conserve 'knowledge and examples of Scotland's printing heritage for future reference by the public and print media/education. The Trust works with a range of institutions to ensure that printing archives are not lost, and to support exhibitions, historical walks and publications as appropriate.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scotland's Printing Heritage

Answers Scotland's Printing Heritage gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 4 April 1989
Also known as: Scottish Printing Archival Trust
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scotland's Printing Heritage registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland's Printing Heritage yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scotland's Printing Heritage. 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 Scotland's Printing Heritage a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Printing Heritage as a registered charity (number SC012320) 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage's charity number?: Scotland's Printing Heritage's charity number is SC012320. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012320?: Search SC012320 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage do?: The purpose of the Trust is to conserve 'knowledge and examples of Scotland's printing heritage for future reference by the public and print media/education. The Trust works with a range of institutions to ensure that printing archives are not lost, and to support exhibitions, historical walks and publications as appropriate.
Does Scotland's Printing Heritage have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Printing Heritage. 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage?: Scotland's Printing Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishprintarchive.org. 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 Scotland's Printing Heritage registered as a charity?: Scotland's Printing Heritage was entered on the register on 4 April 1989.

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.