--- title: "Davidson Legacy Cottage — check charity number SC052174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Davidson Legacy Cottage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052174. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/davidson-legacy-cottage retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:51:46.666Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Davidson Legacy Cottage is a registered charity (number SC052174) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £321,085 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Davidson Legacy Cottage? Registered charity number SC052174 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £321,085 ## What does Davidson Legacy Cottage do? To preserve historic family home of the Davidson family, The family emigrated to USA in 1857 and went on to be joint founders of iconic motorcycle brand Harley Davidson. Cottage is being developed and maintained as both a historical cultural & motorcycle heritage site to reflect what living in mid 1800's was like and demonstrate how emigration from Scotland and UK went on to influence innovation across the world. ## What causes is Davidson Legacy Cottage 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Davidson Legacy Cottage is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=davidson-legacy-cottage&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Davidson Legacy Cottage a legitimate charity? Yes. Davidson Legacy Cottage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052174) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Davidson Legacy Cottage's charity number? Davidson Legacy Cottage's charity number is SC052174. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052174? Search SC052174 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage do? To preserve historic family home of the Davidson family, The family emigrated to USA in 1857 and went on to be joint founders of iconic motorcycle brand Harley Davidson. Cottage is being developed and maintained as both a historical cultural & motorcycle heritage site to reflect what living in mid 1800's was like and demonstrate how emigration from Scotland and UK went on to influence innovation across the world. Does Davidson Legacy Cottage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Davidson Legacy Cottage. 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 Davidson Legacy Cottage? Davidson Legacy Cottage does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC052174).