--- title: "Kinloch Historical Society — check charity number SC006858 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kinloch Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006858. the advancement of education charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kinloch-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:49:42.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kinloch Historical Society is a registered charity (number SC006858) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £135,766 (year ending 2025-04-04). 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 Kinloch Historical Society? Registered charity number SC006858 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-04-04) £135,766 Website [www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk](http://www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk/) ## What does Kinloch Historical Society do? Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub s… ## What causes is Kinloch Historical Society 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 Kinloch Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kinloch Historical Society 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=kinloch-historical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kinloch Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Kinloch Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006858) 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 Kinloch Historical Society's charity number? Kinloch Historical Society's charity number is SC006858. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006858? Search SC006858 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 Kinloch Historical Society do? Kinloch Historical Society (KHS) was formed on 6th December 1983 to promote the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area. A dedicated group of volunteers then began to collect and KHS is now situated in the old school at Balallan which has been developed as a community hub and offers a wide range of services. Among these are two museum rooms, an archive, a heritage store and workshop, conference space, charity shop, laundrette and office rental. The Society publishes books which are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area. The community hub also facilitates the Warm Hub s… Does Kinloch Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kinloch Historical Society. 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 Kinloch Historical Society? Kinloch Historical Society's website is http://www.kinlochhistoricalsociety.co.uk — 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=SC006858).