Is Historylinks Museum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Historylinks Museum as a registered charity (number SC008747) 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 Historylinks Museum's charity number?

Historylinks Museum's charity number is SC008747. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008747?

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Does Historylinks Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historylinks Museum. 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 Historylinks Museum?

Historylinks Museum's website listed in our register data is https://www.historylinks.org.uk. 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 Historylinks Museum registered as a charity?

Historylinks Museum was entered on the register on 19 March 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC008747SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Historylinks Museum

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

Historylinks Museum is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Historylinks Museum?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £270,851
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £463,594
Registered charity number: SC008747
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.historylinks.org.uk

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Historylinks Museum (number SC008747) 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 Historylinks Museum do?

Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Historylinks Museum

Answers Historylinks Museum gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 19 March 1984
Also known as: Dornoch Heritage Society
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Historylinks Museum registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Historylinks Museum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Historylinks Museum. 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 Historylinks Museum?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historylinks Museum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Historylinks Museum as a registered charity (number SC008747) 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 Historylinks Museum's charity number?: Historylinks Museum's charity number is SC008747. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008747?: Search SC008747 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 Historylinks Museum do?: Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world.
Does Historylinks Museum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historylinks Museum. 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 Historylinks Museum?: Historylinks Museum's website listed in our register data is https://www.historylinks.org.uk. 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 Historylinks Museum registered as a charity?: Historylinks Museum was entered on the register on 19 March 1984.

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.