--- title: "Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group — check charity number SC010835 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010835. 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-vernacular-buildings-working-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:05:02.201Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group is a registered charity (number SC010835) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £4,853 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group? Registered charity number SC010835 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £4,853 Website [www.svbwg.org.uk](http://www.svbwg.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group do? Vernacular buildings are traditional buildings that use local materials and methods. They range in scale from huts to tower houses, and in usage from cottages to tenements and farmsteads to smithies. The Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group was founded in 1972 to provide a focus for people interested in these buildings. Our membership is as diverse as the buildings themselves: it includes archaeologists, architects, ethnologists, geographers, historians and surveyors, but especially those who are just fascinated by the buildings and want to know more about them. Membership and meetin… ## What causes is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group 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-vernacular-buildings-working-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.svbwg.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010835) 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number? Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group's charity number is SC010835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010835? Search SC010835 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group do? Vernacular buildings are traditional buildings that use local materials and methods. They range in scale from huts to tower houses, and in usage from cottages to tenements and farmsteads to smithies. The Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group was founded in 1972 to provide a focus for people interested in these buildings. Our membership is as diverse as the buildings themselves: it includes archaeologists, architects, ethnologists, geographers, historians and surveyors, but especially those who are just fascinated by the buildings and want to know more about them. Membership and meetin… Does Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group. 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 Vernacular Buildings Working Group? Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group's website is http://www.svbwg.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=SC010835).