--- title: "Orkney Heritage Society — check charity number SC004033 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004033. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:44:03.699Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC004033) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £6,502 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Orkney Heritage Society? Registered charity number SC004033 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £6,502 Website [www.orkneyheritagesociety.org.uk](http://www.orkneyheritagesociety.org.uk/) ## What does Orkney Heritage Society do? Orkney Heritage Society cares for the beauty, heritage and character of Orkney. it encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. to do these things the Society organises lectures, conferences and trips, publishes various publications and organises a series of awards. ## What causes is Orkney Heritage Society registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Heritage Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Heritage 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=orkney-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orkneyheritagesociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004033) 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 Orkney Heritage Society's charity number? Orkney Heritage Society's charity number is SC004033. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004033? Search SC004033 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 Orkney Heritage Society do? Orkney Heritage Society cares for the beauty, heritage and character of Orkney. it encourages the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest. to do these things the Society organises lectures, conferences and trips, publishes various publications and organises a series of awards. Does Orkney Heritage Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Heritage 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 Orkney Heritage Society? Orkney Heritage Society's website is http://www.orkneyheritagesociety.org.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=SC004033).