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Registered charity · No. SC021455SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Orkney Islands

Orkney Natural History Society Museum

Orkney Natural History Society Museum is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Orkney Islands.

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Orkney Natural History Society Museum is a registered charity (number SC021455) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £133,425 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Natural History Society Museum?

Registered charity number
SC021455
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Orkney Islands
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
£133,425

What does Orkney Natural History Society Museum do?

Run a museum for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the island. Showcasing the local Culture, Heritage, Natural and Maritime History of the Orkney Islands.

What causes is Orkney Natural History Society Museum registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Natural History Society Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Natural History Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Natural History Society Museum a legitimate charity?
Yes. Orkney Natural History Society Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021455) 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 Natural History Society Museum's charity number?
Orkney Natural History Society Museum's charity number is SC021455. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021455?
Search SC021455 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 Natural History Society Museum do?
Run a museum for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the island. Showcasing the local Culture, Heritage, Natural and Maritime History of the Orkney Islands.
Does Orkney Natural History Society Museum have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Natural History Society 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 Orkney Natural History Society Museum?
Orkney Natural History Society Museum's website is http://www.stromnessmuseum.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.