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Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society

Ross-shire, Scotland Reg: SC008351 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society

Members and visitors to our website continue to supply information pertinent to the 36 local area communities that we cover within Ross & Cromarty. Many article submitted are then published on the website for access to anybody with an interest in our local area heritage. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The aims of the Society shall be to promote and encourage interest in, and care for, the history, beauty and character of the area and, in particular, the following objects, by charitable means but not otherwise: (i) To maintain and develop the Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society website www.rossandcro­martyheritage.­org (ii) To prepare reports and schedules of historic relics, to collect, collate and preserve …

Founded
Headquarters
Ross-shire, Scotland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1973, it predates 91% 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 2026. 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its registration number is SC008351. 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 £2K in annual revenue.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society's official registration number is SC008351, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Ross & Cromarty 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.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is located in Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society has £2K 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.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £2K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ross & Cromarty 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.

Members and visitors to our website continue to supply information pertinent to the 36 local area communities that we cover within Ross & Cromarty. Many article submitted are then published on the website for access to anybody with an interest in our local area heritage. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The aims of the Society shall be to promote and encourage interest in, and care for, the history, beauty and character of the area and, in particular, the following objects, by charitable means but not otherwise: (i) To maintain and develop the Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society website www.rossandcromartyheritage.org (ii) To prepare reports... Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £2K is below the peer average of £994K.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC008351.

You can verify Ross & Cromarty 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 Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society directly through its donation page (https://www.rossandcromartyheritage.org/home/about-us/support-us/). 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 Ross & Cromarty 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.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is based in Ross-shire 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.

Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society was first registered in 1973, making it approximately 53 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.

Annual revenue
Under £10K
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2026): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2026, FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2026
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FY2025
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FY2023
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2026 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2026 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1973
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society

What is Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society?
Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society is a education unincorporated association based in Ross-shire, United Kingdom. Members and visitors to our website continue to supply information pertinent to the 36 local area communities that we cover within Ross & Cromarty. Many article submitted are then published on the website for access to anybody with an interest in our local area heritage. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' The aims of the Society shall be to promote and encourage interest in, and care for, the history, beauty and character of the area and, in particular, the following objects, by charitable means but not otherwise: (i) To maintain and develop the Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society website www.rossandcromartyheritage.org (ii) To prepare reports and schedules of historic relics, to collect, collate and preserve pictorial and literary records. (iii) In the event of any historic relic having, in the proved need of progress, to be altered or destroyed, to record all available details before the proposed alteration or destruction takes place. (iv) To register the location and ownership of historic relics in the area and to encourage the owner to ensure their preservation and safe custody, and in the event of the owner not being in a position to exercise such responsibilities, to assist said owner in any manner considered practical. (v) To encourage, support and carry out research into matters of historic and general interest in the area, and to publish the results of such research in suitable fonn. (vi) To maintain liaison with educationists and provide assistance by means of meetings, lectures, exhibitions, publications and publicity, so as to encourage students and others to take an interest in the aims of the Society. (vii) To make such representations to official bodies as in the opinion of the Society may be necessary to safeguard the objects of the Society and the public interest. (viii) To promote schemes of a charitable nature in accordance with the foregoing objects.
When was Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society founded?
Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society was founded in 1973.
Where is Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society located?
Headquartered in Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is approximately Under £10K.
Is Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society trustworthy?
Ross & Cromarty 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 Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society's registration number?
Registration: SC008351 (United Kingdom).
What is Ross & Cromarty Heritage Society's website?
https://www.rossandcromartyheritage.org
Are donations to Ross & Cromarty 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.