Is Inht a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Inht as a registered charity (number SC049310) 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 Inht's charity number?

Inht's charity number is SC049310. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Inht?

Inht's website listed in our register data is http://www.islaynaturalhistory.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 Inht registered as a charity?

Inht was entered on the register on 20 May 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049310SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Inht

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

Inht 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 Inht?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £28,346
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £19,745
Registered charity number: SC049310
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.islaynaturalhistory.org

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Inht (number SC049310) 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 Inht do?

We provide displays and information on the natural history of Islay in a dedicated visitor centre, holding wildlife related talks, provide talks/activities to local schools, carry out outdoor nature walks and family activities, including pond-dipping, rock pool study, etc., maintain a first class reference library, and encouraging study of local wildlife and establish our own research and survey projects, and keep all biological records relating to the island.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Inht

Answers Inht gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 20 May 2019
Also known as: Islay Natural History Trust (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Inht registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Inht yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Inht. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Inht a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Inht as a registered charity (number SC049310) 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 Inht's charity number?: Inht's charity number is SC049310. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049310?: Search SC049310 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 Inht do?: We provide displays and information on the natural history of Islay in a dedicated visitor centre, holding wildlife related talks, provide talks/activities to local schools, carry out outdoor nature walks and family activities, including pond-dipping, rock pool study, etc., maintain a first class reference library, and encouraging study of local wildlife and establish our own research and survey projects, and keep all biological records relating to the island.
Does Inht have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Inht. 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 Inht?: Inht's website listed in our register data is http://www.islaynaturalhistory.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 Inht registered as a charity?: Inht was entered on the register on 20 May 2019.

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.