--- title: "Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) — check charity number SC053308 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053308. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-dornoch-foundation-heritage retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:04:13.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) is a registered charity (number SC053308) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,700 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage)? Registered charity number SC053308 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,700 Website [royaldornoch.com](http://royaldornoch.com/) ## What does Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) do? The charity was set up to protect and preserve the golf heritage of Royal Dornoch Golf Club, which stretches back to 1616. At present it is focussed on creating new piece3s of art that capture this heritage, most notably a statue of Donald Ross and John Sutherland, two of the most prominent figures in the club's history. ## What causes is Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) 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=royal-dornoch-foundation-heritage&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://royaldornoch.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053308) 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 Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage)'s charity number? Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage)'s charity number is SC053308. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053308? Search SC053308 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 Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) do? The charity was set up to protect and preserve the golf heritage of Royal Dornoch Golf Club, which stretches back to 1616. At present it is focussed on creating new piece3s of art that capture this heritage, most notably a statue of Donald Ross and John Sutherland, two of the most prominent figures in the club's history. Does Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage). 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 Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage)? Royal Dornoch Foundation (Heritage)'s website is http://royaldornoch.com — 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=SC053308).