--- title: "Historic Churches Scotland — check charity number SC024407 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Historic Churches Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024407. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/historic-churches-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:26.595Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Historic Churches Scotland is a registered charity (number SC024407) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £153,415 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Historic Churches Scotland? Registered charity number SC024407 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £153,415 Website [www.historicchurches.scot](http://www.historicchurches.scot/) ## What does Historic Churches Scotland do? We work in partnership with communities to save historic places of worship where they are at risk through sale, disuse, or decay, and to create strong, sustainable community assets at are valued, cared for and bring local benefit. We do this by taking into our own care and ownership a small number of irreplaceable nationally important places of worship that are no longer in use, and by repairing and conserving them and providing free public access for all. We also support communities taking ownership of their own local place of worship. We value partnerships at a local, regional and national… ## What causes is Historic Churches Scotland registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Historic Churches Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Historic Churches Scotland 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=historic-churches-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.historicchurches.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Historic Churches Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Historic Churches Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024407) 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 Historic Churches Scotland's charity number? Historic Churches Scotland's charity number is SC024407. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024407? Search SC024407 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 Historic Churches Scotland do? We work in partnership with communities to save historic places of worship where they are at risk through sale, disuse, or decay, and to create strong, sustainable community assets at are valued, cared for and bring local benefit. We do this by taking into our own care and ownership a small number of irreplaceable nationally important places of worship that are no longer in use, and by repairing and conserving them and providing free public access for all. We also support communities taking ownership of their own local place of worship. We value partnerships at a local, regional and national… Does Historic Churches Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historic Churches Scotland. 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 Historic Churches Scotland? Historic Churches Scotland's website is http://www.historicchurches.scot — 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=SC024407).