--- title: "Dunbeath Preservation Trust — check charity number SC003175 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dunbeath Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003175. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunbeath-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:09:45.442Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dunbeath Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number SC003175) 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. Its latest reported income was £50,790 (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 Dunbeath Preservation Trust? Registered charity number SC003175 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £50,790 Website [www.dunbeath-heritage.org.uk](http://www.dunbeath-heritage.org.uk/) ## What does Dunbeath Preservation Trust do? We provide a heritage service to the local community, as well as to the tourism industry through several streams. The Old School/Heritage Museum, Accredited since 2001, exhibits our Collection (local records, Estate, Genealogy & archaeology) for the local community & tourism industry. We provide a secure Archive Repository for the local community to donate material, mount exhibitions of local interest and engage with the local schools/education bodies. Our services also include Genealogy (holding a good number of local family tree information), Archaeology (Caithness-wide artefacts on display… ## What causes is Dunbeath Preservation Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunbeath Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dunbeath Preservation Trust 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=dunbeath-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dunbeath-heritage.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dunbeath Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Dunbeath Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003175) 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 Dunbeath Preservation Trust's charity number? Dunbeath Preservation Trust's charity number is SC003175. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003175? Search SC003175 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 Dunbeath Preservation Trust do? We provide a heritage service to the local community, as well as to the tourism industry through several streams. The Old School/Heritage Museum, Accredited since 2001, exhibits our Collection (local records, Estate, Genealogy & archaeology) for the local community & tourism industry. We provide a secure Archive Repository for the local community to donate material, mount exhibitions of local interest and engage with the local schools/education bodies. Our services also include Genealogy (holding a good number of local family tree information), Archaeology (Caithness-wide artefacts on display… Does Dunbeath Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunbeath Preservation Trust. 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 Dunbeath Preservation Trust? Dunbeath Preservation Trust's website is http://www.dunbeath-heritage.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=SC003175).