Is James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053994) 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)'s charity number?

James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053994. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053994?

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When was James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) registered as a charity?

James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) was entered on the register on 20 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC053994SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)

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

James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,834
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £666
Registered charity number: SC053994
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.jmmaclaren.org

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James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) (number SC053994) 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) do?

The James M MacLaren Society was established in 2004 to promote and encourage the development of interest in, and protection of, works by James Marjoribanks MacLaren, pioneer Arts & Crafts architect. The Society holds an annual lecture, in person or online, on some aspect of MacLaren's work or his influence on the work of successors. It also publishes an annual journal of articles regarding MacLaren's work and that of his contemporaries and successors in the Arts & Crafts movement. Plans are being developed for events to mark the 175th anniversary of MacLaren's birth in 2028.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)

Answers James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 February 2025
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053994) 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)'s charity number?: James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053994. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053994?: Search SC053994 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) do?: The James M MacLaren Society was established in 2004 to promote and encourage the development of interest in, and protection of, works by James Marjoribanks MacLaren, pioneer Arts & Crafts architect. The Society holds an annual lecture, in person or online, on some aspect of MacLaren's work or his influence on the work of successors. It also publishes an annual journal of articles regarding MacLaren's work and that of his contemporaries and successors in the Arts & Crafts movement. Plans are being developed for events to mark the 175th anniversary of MacLaren's birth in 2028.
Does James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James M MacLaren Society (SCIO). 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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)?: James M MacLaren Society (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.jmmaclaren.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 James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) registered as a charity?: James M MacLaren Society (SCIO) was entered on the register on 20 February 2025.

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.