Is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group as a registered charity (number SC010835) 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number?

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number is SC010835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC010835Unincorporated association

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group

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

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £4,853
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £4,557
Registered charity number: SC010835
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.svbwg.org.uk

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Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group (number SC010835) 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group do?

Vernacular buildings are traditional buildings that use local materials and methods. They range in scale from huts to tower houses, and in usage from cottages to tenements and farmsteads to smithies. The Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group was founded in 1972 to provide a focus for people interested in these buildings. Our membership is as diverse as the buildings themselves: it includes archaeologists, architects, ethnologists, geographers, historians and surveyors, but especially those who are just fascinated by the buildings and want to know more about them. Membership and meetin…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group

Answers Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 1 April 1986
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group as a registered charity (number SC010835) 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number?: Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number is SC010835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010835?: Search SC010835 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group do?: Vernacular buildings are traditional buildings that use local materials and methods. They range in scale from huts to tower houses, and in usage from cottages to tenements and farmsteads to smithies. The Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group was founded in 1972 to provide a focus for people interested in these buildings. Our membership is as diverse as the buildings themselves: it includes archaeologists, architects, ethnologists, geographers, historians and surveyors, but especially those who are just fascinated by the buildings and want to know more about them. Membership and meetin…
Does Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group?: Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.svbwg.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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group registered as a charity?: Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group was entered on the register on 1 April 1986.

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.