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Registered charity · No. SC010647Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Scottish Society For Northern Studies

Scottish Society For Northern Studies is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Scottish Society For Northern Studies is a registered charity (number SC010647) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £15,602 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC010647
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£15,602

What the charity does

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.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Society For Northern Studies is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Society For Northern Studies a legitimate charity?
Yes. Scottish Society For Northern Studies is a registered charity (number SC010647) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
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.
How can I donate to Scottish Society For Northern Studies?
Scottish Society For Northern Studies's website is http://www.ssns.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.