Is Scots Language Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scots Language Society as a registered charity (number SC010286) 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 Scots Language Society's charity number?

Scots Language Society's charity number is SC010286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010286?

Search SC010286 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 Scots Language Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scots Language 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 Scots Language Society?

Scots Language Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lallans.co.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 Scots Language Society registered as a charity?

Scots Language Society was entered on the register on 14 September 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC010286Unincorporated association

Scots Language Society

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

Scots Language Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Scots Language Society?

Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31: £7,914
Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31: £6,030
Registered charity number: SC010286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.lallans.co.uk

Quick answer

Scots Language Society (number SC010286) 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 Scots Language Society do?

We are set up to promote the Scots language. We do this by publishing Lallans magazine twice a year and occasional other publication. We also hold a yearly conference on the Scots language and other events.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scots Language Society

Answers Scots Language Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 September 1981
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Scots Language Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scots Language Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scots Language Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scots Language Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scots Language Society as a registered charity (number SC010286) 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 Scots Language Society's charity number?: Scots Language Society's charity number is SC010286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010286?: Search SC010286 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 Scots Language Society do?: We are set up to promote the Scots language. We do this by publishing Lallans magazine twice a year and occasional other publication. We also hold a yearly conference on the Scots language and other events.
Does Scots Language Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scots Language 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 Scots Language Society?: Scots Language Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lallans.co.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 Scots Language Society registered as a charity?: Scots Language Society was entered on the register on 14 September 1981.

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.