01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC010440
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 12
- Postcode
- EH1 1JF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of the Society shall be the study of the Antiquities and History of Scotland, more especially by means of Archaeological Research.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £911,051 | £932,114 | 12 | 24 February 2026 |
| 31 May 2024 | £715,675 | £796,209 | 12 | 13 February 2025 |
| 31 May 2023 | £759,952 | £874,303 | 12 | 31 January 2024 |
| 31 May 2022 | £566,054 | £688,407 | 12 | 23 January 2023 |
| 31 May 2021 | £526,538 | £661,118 | 12 | 10 February 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- National Museum Of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.socantscot.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
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