--- title: "Scottish Society For Northern Studies — check charity number SC010647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Society For Northern Studies a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010647. 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-society-for-northern-studies retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:09:06.874Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Society For Northern Studies is a registered charity (number SC010647) 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 £15,602 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Society For Northern Studies? Registered charity number SC010647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £15,602 Website [www.ssns.org.uk](http://www.ssns.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Society For Northern Studies do? 1. To advance education in and encourage informed interest and understanding of the academic subject of Northern Studies, being studies into various fields concerned with Scandinavian and related cultures. and in furtherance of that object: 2. To interest university students in such studies with a view to encouraging them to pursue them after graduation. 3. To provide public lectures and publications to disseminate the work of the Society as widely as possible. 4. To do all other acts as will properly attain these objects. ## What causes is Scottish Society For Northern Studies registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Society For Northern Studies yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Society For Northern Studies 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-society-for-northern-studies&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ssns.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Society For Northern Studies a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Society For Northern Studies is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010647) 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 Society For Northern Studies's charity number? Scottish Society For Northern Studies's charity number is SC010647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010647? Search SC010647 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 Society For Northern Studies do? 1. To advance education in and encourage informed interest and understanding of the academic subject of Northern Studies, being studies into various fields concerned with Scandinavian and related cultures. and in furtherance of that object: 2. To interest university students in such studies with a view to encouraging them to pursue them after graduation. 3. To provide public lectures and publications to disseminate the work of the Society as widely as possible. 4. To do all other acts as will properly attain these objects. Does Scottish Society For Northern Studies have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Society For Northern Studies. 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 Society For Northern Studies? Scottish Society For Northern Studies's website is http://www.ssns.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=SC010647).