Is Insch Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Insch Institute as a registered charity (number SC008182) 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 Insch Institute's charity number?

Insch Institute's charity number is SC008182. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008182?

Search SC008182 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 Insch Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Insch Institute. 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 Insch Institute?

Insch Institute's website listed in our register data is http://arussellinsch@gmail.com. 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 Insch Institute registered as a charity?

Insch Institute was entered on the register on 1 October 1929.

Registered charity · No. SC008182Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Insch Institute

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

Insch Institute is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Insch Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £19,809
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £17,824
Registered charity number: SC008182
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: arussellinsch@gmail.com

Quick answer

Insch Institute (number SC008182) 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 Insch Institute do?

The institute continues to offer rooms and facilities, to let, for a multitude of groups in the village and the surrounding area. These groups carry out a wide range of activiities. The institute offers these facilities at very competitiive prices and the building continues to be an asset to the village and the community as a whole.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Insch Institute

Answers Insch Institute gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 1 October 1929
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Insch Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Insch Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Insch Institute. 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 Insch Institute?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Insch Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Insch Institute as a registered charity (number SC008182) 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 Insch Institute's charity number?: Insch Institute's charity number is SC008182. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008182?: Search SC008182 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 Insch Institute do?: The institute continues to offer rooms and facilities, to let, for a multitude of groups in the village and the surrounding area. These groups carry out a wide range of activiities. The institute offers these facilities at very competitiive prices and the building continues to be an asset to the village and the community as a whole.
Does Insch Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Insch Institute. 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 Insch Institute?: Insch Institute's website listed in our register data is http://arussellinsch@gmail.com. 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 Insch Institute registered as a charity?: Insch Institute was entered on the register on 1 October 1929.

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.