--- title: "Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust — check charity number SC008621 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008621. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-society-of-the-history-of-medicine-treasurers-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:08:56.654Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust is a registered charity (number SC008621) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,255 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust? Registered charity number SC008621 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,255 Website [www.sshm.ac.uk](http://www.sshm.ac.uk/) ## What does Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust do? Study and support the research and study of the history of medicine by holding scientific meetings and publishing proceedings of these whilst encouraging young students to develop research skills into the subject ## What causes is Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust 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-of-the-history-of-medicine-treasurers-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sshm.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008621) 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's charity number? Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's charity number is SC008621. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008621? Search SC008621 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust do? Study and support the research and study of the history of medicine by holding scientific meetings and publishing proceedings of these whilst encouraging young students to develop research skills into the subject Does Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust. 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 of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust? Scottish Society of the History of Medicine Treasurers Trust's website is http://www.sshm.ac.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=SC008621).