Is Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society as a registered charity (number SC009684) 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's charity number?

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's charity number is SC009684. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009684?

Search SC009684 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.

Does Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society. 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society?

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's website listed in our register data is http://SCHBS.co.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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society registered as a charity?

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society was entered on the register on 24 July 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC009684Unincorporated association

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society

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

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,841
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,588
Registered charity number: SC009684
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: SCHBS.co.uk

Quick answer

Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society (number SC009684) 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society do?

The charity is a herd book for the Shetland cattle breed. It is run to keep a track of all registered animals and uphold the breed standards the society have set within the constitution and promote the Shetland cattle breed. Only members are able to register Shetland cattle.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society

Answers Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society 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: 24 July 1978
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society as a registered charity (number SC009684) 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's charity number?: Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's charity number is SC009684. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009684?: Search SC009684 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society do?: The charity is a herd book for the Shetland cattle breed. It is run to keep a track of all registered animals and uphold the breed standards the society have set within the constitution and promote the Shetland cattle breed. Only members are able to register Shetland cattle.
Does Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society. 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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society?: Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society's website listed in our register data is http://SCHBS.co.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 Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society registered as a charity?: Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society was entered on the register on 24 July 1978.

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.