Is Glasgow Natural History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Natural History Society as a registered charity (number SC012586) 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 Glasgow Natural History Society's charity number?

Glasgow Natural History Society's charity number is SC012586. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012586?

Search SC012586 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.

Does Glasgow Natural History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Natural 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 Glasgow Natural History Society?

Glasgow Natural History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Glasgow Natural History Society registered as a charity?

Glasgow Natural History Society was entered on the register on 28 November 1932.

Registered charity · No. SC012586Unincorporated association

Glasgow Natural History Society

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

Glasgow Natural History Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Glasgow Natural History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £108,798
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £109,193
Registered charity number: SC012586
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Glasgow Natural History Society (number SC012586) 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 Glasgow Natural History Society do?

The aims of the Society shall be to foster and encourage the study of natural history, principally in the west of Scotland . 1. holding meetings for the exhibition of specimens and the interchange of information, the presentation of lectures, tutorials and illustrated talks on natural history. 2. Making excursions to areas of Natural History interest. 3. Publishing our journal 'The Glasgow Naturalist' 4. The maintenance of a library for use of members. 5. Seeking financial support fot the stimulation of research. 6. Encouraging environmental awareness and promoting biodiversity 7. Contribu…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glasgow Natural History Society

Answers Glasgow Natural History Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 November 1932
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Glasgow Natural History Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Natural History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glasgow Natural History Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Glasgow Natural History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow Natural History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Natural History Society as a registered charity (number SC012586) 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 Glasgow Natural History Society's charity number?: Glasgow Natural History Society's charity number is SC012586. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012586?: Search SC012586 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 Glasgow Natural History Society do?: The aims of the Society shall be to foster and encourage the study of natural history, principally in the west of Scotland . 1. holding meetings for the exhibition of specimens and the interchange of information, the presentation of lectures, tutorials and illustrated talks on natural history. 2. Making excursions to areas of Natural History interest. 3. Publishing our journal 'The Glasgow Naturalist' 4. The maintenance of a library for use of members. 5. Seeking financial support fot the stimulation of research. 6. Encouraging environmental awareness and promoting biodiversity 7. Contribu…
Does Glasgow Natural History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Natural 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 Glasgow Natural History Society?: Glasgow Natural History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Glasgow Natural History Society registered as a charity?: Glasgow Natural History Society was entered on the register on 28 November 1932.

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.