Scottish Society For Northern Studies
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish Society For Northern Studies 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 Society For Northern Studies?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
- £15,602
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
- £14,302
- Registered charity number
- SC010647
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.ssns.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Scottish Society For Northern Studies do?
1. To advance education in and encourage informed interest and understanding of the academic subject of Northern Studies, being studies into various fields concerned with Scandinavian and related cultures. and in furtherance of that object: 2. To interest university students in such studies with a view to encouraging them to pursue them after graduation. 3. To provide public lectures and publications to disseminate the work of the Society as widely as possible. 4. To do all other acts as will properly attain these objects.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Society For Northern Studies
Answers Scottish Society For Northern Studies gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scottish Society For Northern Studies a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Society For Northern Studies as a registered charity (number SC010647) 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 Society For Northern Studies's charity number?
- Scottish Society For Northern Studies's charity number is SC010647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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- Search SC010647 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 Society For Northern Studies do?
- 1. To advance education in and encourage informed interest and understanding of the academic subject of Northern Studies, being studies into various fields concerned with Scandinavian and related cultures. and in furtherance of that object: 2. To interest university students in such studies with a view to encouraging them to pursue them after graduation. 3. To provide public lectures and publications to disseminate the work of the Society as widely as possible. 4. To do all other acts as will properly attain these objects.
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Society For Northern Studies. 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 Society For Northern Studies?
- Scottish Society For Northern Studies's website listed in our register data is http://www.ssns.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 Society For Northern Studies registered as a charity?
- Scottish Society For Northern Studies was entered on the register on 1 November 1979.
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.