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title: "Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust — charity SC008621 | CharityCompare"
description: "Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust (charity SC008621): income £6,255 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. SC008621Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

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# Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust

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

Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30

£6,255

Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30

£4,564

Registered charity number

SC008621

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

City of Edinburgh

Website

[www.sshm.ac.uk](http://www.sshm.ac.uk/)

Quick answer

Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust (number SC008621) 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 Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust do?

Study and support the research and study of the history of medicine by holding scientific meetings and publishing proceedings of these whilst encouraging young students to develop research skills into the subject

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust

Answers Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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

6 July 1962

Also known as

Scottish Society Of The History Of Medicine

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust registered for?

any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust as a registered charity (number SC008621) 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's charity number?

Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's charity number is SC008621. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008621?

Search SC008621 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust do?

Study and support the research and study of the history of medicine by holding scientific meetings and publishing proceedings of these whilst encouraging young students to develop research skills into the subject

Does Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust. 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust?

Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.sshm.ac.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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust registered as a charity?

Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust was entered on the register on 6 July 1962.

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=SC008621).