Is Scottish Local History Forum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Local History Forum as a registered charity (number SC015850) 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 Local History Forum's charity number?

Scottish Local History Forum's charity number is SC015850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015850?

Search SC015850 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 Local History Forum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Local History 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 Local History Forum?

Scottish Local History Forum's website listed in our register data is http://www.slhf.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 Scottish Local History Forum registered as a charity?

Scottish Local History Forum was entered on the register on 6 February 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC015850Unincorporated association

Scottish Local History Forum

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

Scottish Local History Forum 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 Local History Forum?

Reported income · year ending 2026-07-31: £14,442
Reported spending · year ending 2026-07-31: £18,088
Registered charity number: SC015850
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.slhf.org

Quick answer

Scottish Local History Forum (number SC015850) 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 Local History Forum do?

Promote and encourage interest in Scottish local history by: publishing and distributing a colour Journal and an e-newsletter. holding events. maintaining a website with information on research projects, publications, news, events, speakers. and resources. selling relevant publications online via our website. promoting member local history societies, their events and publications. and posting in social media (we have Facebook page and substack).

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Local History Forum

Answers Scottish Local History Forum gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 February 1984
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scottish Local History Forum registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Local History Forum yet?

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

What should you check before donating to Scottish Local History 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Local History Forum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Local History Forum as a registered charity (number SC015850) 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 Local History Forum's charity number?: Scottish Local History Forum's charity number is SC015850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015850?: Search SC015850 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 Local History Forum do?: Promote and encourage interest in Scottish local history by: publishing and distributing a colour Journal and an e-newsletter. holding events. maintaining a website with information on research projects, publications, news, events, speakers. and resources. selling relevant publications online via our website. promoting member local history societies, their events and publications. and posting in social media (we have Facebook page and substack).
Does Scottish Local History Forum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Local History 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 Local History Forum?: Scottish Local History Forum's website listed in our register data is http://www.slhf.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 Scottish Local History Forum registered as a charity?: Scottish Local History Forum was entered on the register on 6 February 1984.

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.