--- title: "Scottish Place-Name Society — check charity number SC033810 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Place-Name Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033810. the advancement of education charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-place-name-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:05:37.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Place-Name Society is a registered charity (number SC033810) 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 £12,690 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Place-Name Society? Registered charity number SC033810 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £12,690 Website [www.spns.org.uk](http://www.spns.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Place-Name Society do? To promote the study and understanding of place-names in Scotland ## What causes is Scottish Place-Name Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Place-Name Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Place-Name 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-place-name-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spns.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Place-Name Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Place-Name Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033810) 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 Place-Name Society's charity number? Scottish Place-Name Society's charity number is SC033810. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC033810? Search SC033810 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 Place-Name Society do? To promote the study and understanding of place-names in Scotland Does Scottish Place-Name Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Place-Name 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 Place-Name Society? Scottish Place-Name Society's website is http://www.spns.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=SC033810).