--- title: "Scottish Local History Forum — check charity number SC015850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Local History Forum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015850. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-local-history-forum retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:05:20.799Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Local History Forum is a registered charity (number SC015850) 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 £23,678 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Local History Forum? Registered charity number SC015850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £23,678 Website [www.slhf.org](http://www.slhf.org/) ## What does Scottish Local History Forum do? Promote Scottish local history ## What causes is Scottish Local History Forum registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Local History Forum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Local History Forum 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-local-history-forum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.slhf.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Local History Forum a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Local History Forum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015850) 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 Local History Forum's charity number? Scottish Local History Forum's charity number is SC015850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015850? Search SC015850 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 Local History Forum do? Promote Scottish local history Does Scottish Local History Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Local History Forum. 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 Local History Forum? Scottish Local History Forum's website is http://www.slhf.org — 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=SC015850).