Is Timespan a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Timespan as a registered charity (number SC009796) 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 Timespan's charity number?

Timespan's charity number is SC009796. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC009796?

Search SC009796 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 Timespan have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Timespan. 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 Timespan?

Timespan's website listed in our register data is http://www.timespan.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 Timespan registered as a charity?

Timespan was entered on the register on 8 November 1984.

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Timespan

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

Timespan 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.

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What are the key facts about Timespan?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £468,464
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £449,935
Registered charity number: SC009796
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.timespan.org.uk

Quick answer

Timespan (number SC009796) 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 Timespan do?

Timespan is a museum and cultural institution located in Helmsdale. We adopt a holistic approach, using arts, heritage, digital technologies, education, wellbeing, and community building as a catalyst for political, social, cultural, environmental and communal change. Our initiatives are rooted in our local context and resonate globally, addressing urgent contemporary issues from an intersectional perspective. We actively engage with our local and global communities to effect meaningful dialogue and transformation. In a region marked by historical injustices, defined as rural and remote, and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Timespan

Answers Timespan 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: 8 November 1984
Also known as: Helmsdale Heritage And Arts Society
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Timespan 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 Timespan yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Timespan. 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

What should you check before donating to Timespan?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Timespan a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Timespan as a registered charity (number SC009796) 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 Timespan's charity number?: Timespan's charity number is SC009796. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009796?: Search SC009796 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 Timespan do?: Timespan is a museum and cultural institution located in Helmsdale. We adopt a holistic approach, using arts, heritage, digital technologies, education, wellbeing, and community building as a catalyst for political, social, cultural, environmental and communal change. Our initiatives are rooted in our local context and resonate globally, addressing urgent contemporary issues from an intersectional perspective. We actively engage with our local and global communities to effect meaningful dialogue and transformation. In a region marked by historical injustices, defined as rural and remote, and…
Does Timespan have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Timespan. 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 Timespan?: Timespan's website listed in our register data is http://www.timespan.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 Timespan registered as a charity?: Timespan was entered on the register on 8 November 1984.

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.