Is Dorothy Dunnett Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorothy Dunnett Society as a registered charity (number SC030649) 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society's charity number?

Dorothy Dunnett Society's charity number is SC030649. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorothy Dunnett 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society?

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When was Dorothy Dunnett Society registered as a charity?

Dorothy Dunnett Society was entered on the register on 1 September 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC030649SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dorothy Dunnett Society

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

Dorothy Dunnett Society 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £51,296
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £57,166
Registered charity number: SC030649
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.dorothydunnett.org

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Dorothy Dunnett Society (number SC030649) 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society do?

We award grants in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands and grants to academics, e.g. for book illustrations and attendance at an international conference. Issue a quarterly magazine “Whispering Gallery”. The articles in it cover a range of historical and literary themes that take their impetus from Dorothy Dunnett’s books. Organise two in-person lecture days per year and two on-line lectures. Liaise with the National Library of Scotland regarding the preservation and accessibility of the Dorothy Dunnett archive. Contribute funding and judges for the annual Historica…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dorothy Dunnett Society

Answers Dorothy Dunnett 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: 1 September 2000
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Dorothy Dunnett Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorothy Dunnett Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorothy Dunnett Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorothy Dunnett Society as a registered charity (number SC030649) 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society's charity number?: Dorothy Dunnett Society's charity number is SC030649. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC030649?: Search SC030649 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society do?: We award grants in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands and grants to academics, e.g. for book illustrations and attendance at an international conference. Issue a quarterly magazine “Whispering Gallery”. The articles in it cover a range of historical and literary themes that take their impetus from Dorothy Dunnett’s books. Organise two in-person lecture days per year and two on-line lectures. Liaise with the National Library of Scotland regarding the preservation and accessibility of the Dorothy Dunnett archive. Contribute funding and judges for the annual Historica…
Does Dorothy Dunnett Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorothy Dunnett 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 Dorothy Dunnett Society?: Dorothy Dunnett Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.dorothydunnett.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 Dorothy Dunnett Society registered as a charity?: Dorothy Dunnett Society was entered on the register on 1 September 2000.

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.