--- title: "Scottish Church History Society — check charity number SC014412 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Church History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014412. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-church-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:06:58.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Church History Society is a registered charity (number SC014412) 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 £4,829 (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 Scottish Church History Society? Registered charity number SC014412 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,829 Website [schs.org.uk](http://schs.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Church History Society do? The Society exists to promote and encourage the study of the history of Christianity in Scotland. It adopts a non-sectarian approach, holds biannual conferences at a highly subsidised rate, offers an essay prize to promising doctoral students, and provides grants for new research. Through its periodical, the Society makes the study of Scotland's religious past available to a wider audience. ## What causes is Scottish Church History Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Church History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Church History 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=scottish-church-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://schs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Church History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Church History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014412) 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 Scottish Church History Society's charity number? Scottish Church History Society's charity number is SC014412. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014412? Search SC014412 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 Scottish Church History Society do? The Society exists to promote and encourage the study of the history of Christianity in Scotland. It adopts a non-sectarian approach, holds biannual conferences at a highly subsidised rate, offers an essay prize to promising doctoral students, and provides grants for new research. Through its periodical, the Society makes the study of Scotland's religious past available to a wider audience. Does Scottish Church History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Church History 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 Scottish Church History Society? Scottish Church History Society's website is http://schs.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=SC014412).