--- title: "Scottish Archaeological Forum — charity SC001628 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Archaeological Forum (charity SC001628). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-archaeological-forum retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:57:15.982Z 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. SC001628Unincorporated association SA # Scottish Archaeological Forum Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Archaeological Forum 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://www.scotarchforum.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC001628) Work at Scottish Archaeological Forum? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-archaeological-forum&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Archaeological%20Forum) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Archaeological Forum? Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31 £11 Registered charity number SC001628 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.scotarchforum.com](http://www.scotarchforum.com/) Quick answer Scottish Archaeological Forum (number SC001628) 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum do? Scottish Archaeological Forum (SAF) is set up to further the study of archaeology in Scotland. In practice, we do this by organising semi-annual conferences, with the potential to organise additional events as the committee sees fit. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Archaeological Forum Answers Scottish Archaeological Forum gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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 24 July 1981 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is Scottish Archaeological Forum registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Archaeological Forum yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Archaeological Forum. 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum? - 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=scottish-archaeological-forum&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Archaeological%20Forum) [Visit charity website](http://www.scotarchforum.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Archaeological Forum a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Archaeological Forum as a registered charity (number SC001628) 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum's charity number? Scottish Archaeological Forum's charity number is SC001628. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001628? Search SC001628 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum do? Scottish Archaeological Forum (SAF) is set up to further the study of archaeology in Scotland. In practice, we do this by organising semi-annual conferences, with the potential to organise additional events as the committee sees fit. Does Scottish Archaeological Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Archaeological Forum. 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum? Scottish Archaeological Forum's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotarchforum.com. 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 Scottish Archaeological Forum registered as a charity? Scottish Archaeological Forum was entered on the register on 24 July 1981. 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=SC001628).