--- title: "Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society — check charity number SC007444 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007444. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dumfriesshire-galloway-natural-history-antiquarian-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:25:39.170Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society is a registered charity (number SC007444) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £30,927 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society? Registered charity number SC007444 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £30,927 Website [www.dgnhas.org.uk](http://www.dgnhas.org.uk/) ## What does Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society do? The charity achieves its objectives by publishing in the annual Transactions the best information on the natural sciences and antiquities of the three former counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire. During the last year Volume 97 of the Transactions was published. The arranged programme of lectures for 2024/25 was successfully completed both live and via zoom. The AGM was held when members were sent reports by the President and Treasurer and members agreed to slightly increase membership fees wef 1st October 2025 and approved office bearers. A number of social outin… ## What causes is Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society 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=dumfriesshire-galloway-natural-history-antiquarian-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dgnhas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007444) 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 Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society's charity number? Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society's charity number is SC007444. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007444? Search SC007444 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 Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society do? The charity achieves its objectives by publishing in the annual Transactions the best information on the natural sciences and antiquities of the three former counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire and Wigtownshire. During the last year Volume 97 of the Transactions was published. The arranged programme of lectures for 2024/25 was successfully completed both live and via zoom. The AGM was held when members were sent reports by the President and Treasurer and members agreed to slightly increase membership fees wef 1st October 2025 and approved office bearers. A number of social outin… Does Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian 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 Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society? Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History & Antiquarian Society's website is http://www.dgnhas.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC007444).