Is Scottish Church History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Church History Society as a registered charity (number SC014412) 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 Church History Society's charity number?

Scottish Church History Society's charity number is SC014412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014412?

Search SC014412 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 Scottish Church History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Church History 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 Scottish Church History Society?

Scottish Church History Society's website listed in our register data is http://schs.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 Scottish Church History Society registered as a charity?

Scottish Church History Society was entered on the register on 30 October 1961.

Registered charity · No. SC014412Unincorporated association

Scottish Church History Society

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

Scottish Church History Society 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 Church History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,829
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,066
Registered charity number: SC014412
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: schs.org.uk

Quick answer

Scottish Church History Society (number SC014412) 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 Church History Society do?

The Society exists to promote and encourage the study of the history of Christianity in Scotland. It adopts a non-sectarian approach, holds biannual conferences at a highly subsidised rate, offers an essay prize to promising doctoral students, and provides grants for new research. Through its periodical, the Society makes the study of Scotland's religious past available to a wider audience.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Church History Society

Answers Scottish Church History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 30 October 1961
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Scottish Church History Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Church History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Church History 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

What should you check before donating to Scottish Church History Society?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Church History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Church History Society as a registered charity (number SC014412) 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 Church History Society's charity number?: Scottish Church History Society's charity number is SC014412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014412?: Search SC014412 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 Church History Society do?: The Society exists to promote and encourage the study of the history of Christianity in Scotland. It adopts a non-sectarian approach, holds biannual conferences at a highly subsidised rate, offers an essay prize to promising doctoral students, and provides grants for new research. Through its periodical, the Society makes the study of Scotland's religious past available to a wider audience.
Does Scottish Church History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Church History 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 Scottish Church History Society?: Scottish Church History Society's website listed in our register data is http://schs.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 Scottish Church History Society registered as a charity?: Scottish Church History Society was entered on the register on 30 October 1961.

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.