--- title: "Scottish Oral History Group — charity SC015909 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Oral History Group (charity SC015909). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-oral-history-group retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:57:39.063Z 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. SC015909Unincorporated association SO # Scottish Oral History Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Oral History Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://thesohg.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC015909) Work at Scottish Oral History Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-oral-history-group&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Oral%20History%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Oral History Group? Registered charity number SC015909 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [thesohg.org](https://thesohg.org/) Quick answer Scottish Oral History Group (number SC015909) 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 Oral History Group do? The aims and purposes of the Scottish Oral History Group are to further the methods and practice of oral history amongst the public at large in all appropriate fields, including educational ones, and to encourage the discussion of methodology, technical problems, and all relevant matters by the organisation of conferences and meetings and by any other appropriate means. The Group will work in close association with the UK Oral History Society and societies with similar aims. Membership of the Group is open to individuals and institutions and the Group is empowered to make life membership aw… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Oral History Group Answers Scottish Oral History Group 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 11 October 1982 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Scottish Oral History Group registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Oral History Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Oral History Group. 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 Oral History Group? - 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-oral-history-group&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Oral%20History%20Group) [Visit charity website](https://thesohg.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Oral History Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Oral History Group as a registered charity (number SC015909) 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 Oral History Group's charity number? Scottish Oral History Group's charity number is SC015909. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015909? Search SC015909 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 Oral History Group do? The aims and purposes of the Scottish Oral History Group are to further the methods and practice of oral history amongst the public at large in all appropriate fields, including educational ones, and to encourage the discussion of methodology, technical problems, and all relevant matters by the organisation of conferences and meetings and by any other appropriate means. The Group will work in close association with the UK Oral History Society and societies with similar aims. Membership of the Group is open to individuals and institutions and the Group is empowered to make life membership aw… Does Scottish Oral History Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Oral History Group. 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 Oral History Group? Scottish Oral History Group's website listed in our register data is https://thesohg.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 Oral History Group registered as a charity? Scottish Oral History Group was entered on the register on 11 October 1982. 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=SC015909).