--- title: "Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum — check charity number SC005252 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005252. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lossiemouth-fisheries-community-museum retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:09:58.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum is a registered charity (number SC005252) 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 £16,403 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum? Registered charity number SC005252 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £16,403 ## What does Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum do? We are a museum which is open to members of the public to come and visit and see the large amount of exhibits we have on display in the building which relate to the fishing industry and the community and famous people from the town. The museum is run by volunteers and is open 6 months of the year. ## What causes is Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum 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 Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum 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=lossiemouth-fisheries-community-museum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005252) 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 Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum's charity number? Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum's charity number is SC005252. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005252? Search SC005252 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 Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum do? We are a museum which is open to members of the public to come and visit and see the large amount of exhibits we have on display in the building which relate to the fishing industry and the community and famous people from the town. The museum is run by volunteers and is open 6 months of the year. Does Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community 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 Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum? Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC005252).