Is Gifford Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gifford Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC006996) 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 Gifford Horticultural Society's charity number?

Gifford Horticultural Society's charity number is SC006996. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006996?

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Does Gifford Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Gifford Horticultural Society?

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When was Gifford Horticultural Society registered as a charity?

Gifford Horticultural Society was entered on the register on 3 September 1990.

Registered charity · No. SC006996Unincorporated association

Gifford Horticultural Society

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

Gifford Horticultural Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Gifford Horticultural Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £10,795
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £7,830
Registered charity number: SC006996
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.giffordhorti.org

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Gifford Horticultural Society (number SC006996) 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 Gifford Horticultural Society do?

We were set up in 1848 to encourage 'gardening through competition'. This was expanded, first in 1937, to 'encourage horticulture in all its branches' then in 1990 to 'advance gardening and horticulture for the public benefit...(and) improve the environmental fabric of the village and its neighbourhood'. We do this by offering activities to suit all ages and levels of gardening experience, with an exciting and varied programme. Activities include Talks related to gardening & horticulture, Plant Sales, our annual Outings programme, a potato growing competition and our two day Flower Show.…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gifford Horticultural Society

Answers Gifford Horticultural Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 3 September 1990
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Gifford Horticultural Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gifford Horticultural Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gifford Horticultural Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gifford Horticultural Society as a registered charity (number SC006996) 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 Gifford Horticultural Society's charity number?: Gifford Horticultural Society's charity number is SC006996. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006996?: Search SC006996 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 Gifford Horticultural Society do?: We were set up in 1848 to encourage 'gardening through competition'. This was expanded, first in 1937, to 'encourage horticulture in all its branches' then in 1990 to 'advance gardening and horticulture for the public benefit...(and) improve the environmental fabric of the village and its neighbourhood'. We do this by offering activities to suit all ages and levels of gardening experience, with an exciting and varied programme. Activities include Talks related to gardening & horticulture, Plant Sales, our annual Outings programme, a potato growing competition and our two day Flower Show.…
Does Gifford Horticultural Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gifford Horticultural 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 Gifford Horticultural Society?: Gifford Horticultural Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.giffordhorti.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 Gifford Horticultural Society registered as a charity?: Gifford Horticultural Society was entered on the register on 3 September 1990.

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.