Is Scottish Catholic Historical Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Catholic Historical Association as a registered charity (number SC005207) 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 Catholic Historical Association's charity number?

Scottish Catholic Historical Association's charity number is SC005207. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Scottish Catholic Historical Association?

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Registered charity · No. SC005207Unincorporated association

Scottish Catholic Historical Association

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

Scottish Catholic Historical Association 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 Scottish Catholic Historical Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,522
Registered charity number: SC005207
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scha.scot

Quick answer

Scottish Catholic Historical Association (number SC005207) 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 Catholic Historical Association do?

The charity exisits to promote research, learning an dunderstanding into the history of the Catholic Church in Scotland and abroad

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Catholic Historical Association

Answers Scottish Catholic Historical Association 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: 24 October 1964
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scottish Catholic Historical Association registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Catholic Historical Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Catholic Historical Association. 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 Scottish Catholic Historical Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Catholic Historical Association as a registered charity (number SC005207) 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 Catholic Historical Association's charity number?: Scottish Catholic Historical Association's charity number is SC005207. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005207?: Search SC005207 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 Catholic Historical Association do?: The charity exisits to promote research, learning an dunderstanding into the history of the Catholic Church in Scotland and abroad
Does Scottish Catholic Historical Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Catholic Historical Association. 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 Catholic Historical Association?: Scottish Catholic Historical Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.scha.scot. 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 Catholic Historical Association registered as a charity?: Scottish Catholic Historical Association was entered on the register on 24 October 1964.

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.