--- title: "Economic History Society — check charity number SC038304 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Economic History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038304. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/economic-history-society-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:19:21.115Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Economic History Society is a registered charity (number SC038304) 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 £396,511 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Economic History Society? Registered charity number SC038304 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £396,511 Website [ehs.org.uk](https://ehs.org.uk/) ## What does Economic History Society do? 2. The objects of the Society shall be: (a) to promote the study of economic and social history. (b) to establish closer relations between students and teachers of ecdnomic and social history. (c) to issue the Economic History Review. (d) to publish and sponsor other publications in the fields of economic and social history. (e) to hold an annual conference and to hold or participate in any other conference or meeting as may be deemed expedient in accordance with (a) and (b) above. ( f ) to co-operate with other organisations having kindred purposes. ## What causes is Economic History Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Economic History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Economic History 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=economic-history-society-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://ehs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Economic History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Economic History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038304) 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 Economic History Society's charity number? Economic History Society's charity number is SC038304. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038304? Search SC038304 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 Economic History Society do? 2. The objects of the Society shall be: (a) to promote the study of economic and social history. (b) to establish closer relations between students and teachers of ecdnomic and social history. (c) to issue the Economic History Review. (d) to publish and sponsor other publications in the fields of economic and social history. (e) to hold an annual conference and to hold or participate in any other conference or meeting as may be deemed expedient in accordance with (a) and (b) above. ( f ) to co-operate with other organisations having kindred purposes. Does Economic History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Economic History 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 Economic History Society? Economic History Society's website is https://ehs.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=SC038304).