Is The Chisholme Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Chisholme Institute as a registered charity (number SC008147) 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 The Chisholme Institute's charity number?

The Chisholme Institute's charity number is SC008147. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008147?

Search SC008147 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 The Chisholme Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chisholme Institute. 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 The Chisholme Institute?

The Chisholme Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.chisholme.org. 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 The Chisholme Institute registered as a charity?

The Chisholme Institute was entered on the register on 2 August 1979.

Registered charity · No. SC008147Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Chisholme Institute

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

The Chisholme Institute is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about The Chisholme Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £174,578
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £248,136
Registered charity number: SC008147
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.chisholme.org

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The Chisholme Institute (number SC008147) 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 The Chisholme Institute do?

We educate the public in the unity of the whole potential of being human in the world. We do this by running residential courses, conducting research, and by following the principles of good practise in our local environment, culture, and economy and by encouraging studies into self-knowledge and the illumination these bring. We encourage and respect each individual not for what they can do but for who they are and who they could be in their potential. In particular we run courses that put people in touch with themselves, pass on traditional skills of good husbandry, craft skills and respect…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Chisholme Institute

Answers The Chisholme Institute gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 2 August 1979
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is The Chisholme Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chisholme Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Chisholme Institute. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Chisholme Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Chisholme Institute as a registered charity (number SC008147) 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 The Chisholme Institute's charity number?: The Chisholme Institute's charity number is SC008147. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008147?: Search SC008147 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 The Chisholme Institute do?: We educate the public in the unity of the whole potential of being human in the world. We do this by running residential courses, conducting research, and by following the principles of good practise in our local environment, culture, and economy and by encouraging studies into self-knowledge and the illumination these bring. We encourage and respect each individual not for what they can do but for who they are and who they could be in their potential. In particular we run courses that put people in touch with themselves, pass on traditional skills of good husbandry, craft skills and respect…
Does The Chisholme Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chisholme Institute. 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 The Chisholme Institute?: The Chisholme Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.chisholme.org. 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 The Chisholme Institute registered as a charity?: The Chisholme Institute was entered on the register on 2 August 1979.

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.