Is The Herodotus Helpline a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Herodotus Helpline as a registered charity (number SC051456) 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 Herodotus Helpline's charity number?

The Herodotus Helpline's charity number is SC051456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051456?

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Does The Herodotus Helpline have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Herodotus Helpline?

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When was The Herodotus Helpline registered as a charity?

The Herodotus Helpline was entered on the register on 15 December 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051456SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Herodotus Helpline

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

The Herodotus Helpline is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about The Herodotus Helpline?

Registered charity number: SC051456
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: herodotushelpline.org

Quick answer

The Herodotus Helpline (number SC051456) 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 Herodotus Helpline do?

The organisation's purposes are to promote, develop and maintain understanding of Herodotus' Histories, the world that they describe, and the reception of his work from antiquity to the present day.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Herodotus Helpline

Answers The Herodotus Helpline gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 December 2021
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is The Herodotus Helpline registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Herodotus Helpline yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Herodotus Helpline. 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 Herodotus Helpline a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Herodotus Helpline as a registered charity (number SC051456) 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 Herodotus Helpline's charity number?: The Herodotus Helpline's charity number is SC051456. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051456?: Search SC051456 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 Herodotus Helpline do?: The organisation's purposes are to promote, develop and maintain understanding of Herodotus' Histories, the world that they describe, and the reception of his work from antiquity to the present day.
Does The Herodotus Helpline have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Herodotus Helpline. 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 Herodotus Helpline?: The Herodotus Helpline's website listed in our register data is http://herodotushelpline.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 Herodotus Helpline registered as a charity?: The Herodotus Helpline was entered on the register on 15 December 2021.

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.