--- title: "Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society — check charity number SC021441 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021441. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigtownshire-antiquarian-natural-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:56:36.470Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society is a registered charity (number SC021441) 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. Its latest reported income was £301 (year ending 2022-12-31). 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 Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society? Registered charity number SC021441 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2022-12-31) £301 ## What does Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society do? to encourage the study of antiquarian & natural history subjects in general and of Wigtownshire in particular through meetings, speakers, visits, etc to further the knowledge of these subjects ## What causes is Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History 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=wigtownshire-antiquarian-natural-history-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021441) 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 Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society's charity number? Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society's charity number is SC021441. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021441? Search SC021441 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 Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society do? to encourage the study of antiquarian & natural history subjects in general and of Wigtownshire in particular through meetings, speakers, visits, etc to further the knowledge of these subjects Does Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History 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 Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society? Wigtownshire Antiquarian & Natural History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC021441).