--- title: "Stornoway Historical Society — charity SC023424 | CharityCompare" description: "Stornoway Historical Society (charity SC023424): income £18,293 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stornoway-historical-society retrieved: 2026-10-08T19:38:37.819Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC023424Unincorporated association SH # Stornoway Historical Society Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Stornoway Historical Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023424) Work at Stornoway Historical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stornoway-historical-society&type=claim&name=Stornoway%20Historical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Stornoway Historical Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £18,293 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £34,755 Registered charity number SC023424 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Western Isles Website [www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk](http://www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk/) Quick answer Stornoway Historical Society (number SC023424) 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 Stornoway Historical Society do? The charity was set up to raise awareness of and preserve the history, heritage and culture of the town of Stornoway and the surrounding area. The charity actively participates in the presentation of information on the town through exhibitions, public lectures and publications. The charity also maintains, preserves and adds to its collection and archive. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stornoway Historical Society Answers Stornoway Historical 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 7 March 1995 Where it says it operates Western Isles ## What causes is Stornoway Historical Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stornoway Historical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Stornoway Historical Society. 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Stornoway Historical Society? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? 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Stornoway Historical Society's charity number is SC023424. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023424? Search SC023424 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 Stornoway Historical Society do? The charity was set up to raise awareness of and preserve the history, heritage and culture of the town of Stornoway and the surrounding area. The charity actively participates in the presentation of information on the town through exhibitions, public lectures and publications. The charity also maintains, preserves and adds to its collection and archive. Does Stornoway Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stornoway Historical 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 Stornoway Historical Society? Stornoway Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.stornowayhistoricalsociety.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 Stornoway Historical Society registered as a charity? Stornoway Historical Society was entered on the register on 7 March 1995. 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=SC023424).