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Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4. The organisation is formed to benefit the community of Dornoch as defined by the Royal Mail, all postcodes …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dornoch Heritage Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- Established in 1984, it predates 85% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDornoch Heritage Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is SC008747. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £271K in annual revenue.
Dornoch Heritage Society's official registration number is SC008747, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Dornoch Heritage Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Dornoch Heritage Society is located in Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dornoch Heritage Society has £271K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dornoch Heritage Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £271K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dornoch Heritage Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4. The organisation is formed to benefit the community... Dornoch Heritage Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £271K is below the peer average of £994K.
You can verify Dornoch Heritage Society in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
You can donate to Dornoch Heritage Society directly through its donation page (https://www.historylinks.org.uk/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Dornoch Heritage Society are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Dornoch Heritage Society is based in Sutherland in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Dornoch Heritage Society was first registered in 1984, making it approximately 42 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Dornoch Heritage Society is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Dornoch Heritage Society is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 1984
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Dornoch Heritage Society
- What is Dornoch Heritage Society?
- Dornoch Heritage Society is a education scio based in Sutherland, United Kingdom. Historylinks is an independent museum with the mission 'To Keep the Dornoch Story Alive'. We research and exhibit many aspects of the history and culture of Dornoch. geological, archaeological and social. We offer a wide range of heritage activities, talks and tours for the local community and for visitors to Dornoch with a view to making the enjoyment and learning from heritage accessible to all. We have developed an on line archive which is well used by students, academics and the wider public from many parts of the world. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 4. The organisation is formed to benefit the community of Dornoch as defined by the Royal Mail, all postcodes within the IV25 postcode sector. 5. The organisation’s main purposes are: 5.1. The advancement of education relating to the history of Dornoch (and adjoining areas of the Highlands if relevant). 5.2. The advancement of heritage and culture relating to Dornoch (and adjoining areas of the Highlands if relevant). 5.3. The maintenance of a museum in Dornoch to make the above heritage accessible for all to enjoy. 5.4. To promote community engagement and to encourage heritage research within the community.
- When was Dornoch Heritage Society founded?
- Dornoch Heritage Society was founded in 1984.
- Where is Dornoch Heritage Society located?
- Headquartered in Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Dornoch Heritage Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Dornoch Heritage Society trustworthy?
- Dornoch Heritage Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dornoch Heritage Society's registration number?
- Registration: SC008747 (United Kingdom).
- What is Dornoch Heritage Society's website?
- https://www.historylinks.org.uk
- Are donations to Dornoch Heritage Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.