Is Advocacy Shetland SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Advocacy Shetland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048201) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Advocacy Shetland SCIO's charity number?

Advocacy Shetland SCIO's charity number is SC048201. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048201?

Search SC048201 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.

Does Advocacy Shetland SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Advocacy Shetland SCIO. 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 Advocacy Shetland SCIO?

Advocacy Shetland SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.advocacy-shetland.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Advocacy Shetland SCIO registered as a charity?

Advocacy Shetland SCIO was entered on the register on 13 March 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048201SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Advocacy Shetland SCIO

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Advocacy Shetland SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Advocacy Shetland SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2022-03-31: £54,156
Reported spending · year ending 2022-03-31: £65,602
Registered charity number: SC048201
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.advocacy-shetland.org

Quick answer

Advocacy Shetland SCIO (number SC048201) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Advocacy Shetland SCIO do?

The organisation's purposes are: to provide an independent Advocacy Service in Shetland for people who are disadvantaged by their situation or condition and find it difficult to get their voice heard about decisions or actions that affect their lives and for people with a mental health disorder who have right of access to independent advocacy under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Advocacy Shetland SCIO

Answers Advocacy Shetland SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 March 2018
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Advocacy Shetland SCIO registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Advocacy Shetland SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Advocacy Shetland SCIO. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Advocacy Shetland SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Advocacy Shetland SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Advocacy Shetland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048201) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Advocacy Shetland SCIO's charity number?: Advocacy Shetland SCIO's charity number is SC048201. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048201?: Search SC048201 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 Advocacy Shetland SCIO do?: The organisation's purposes are: to provide an independent Advocacy Service in Shetland for people who are disadvantaged by their situation or condition and find it difficult to get their voice heard about decisions or actions that affect their lives and for people with a mental health disorder who have right of access to independent advocacy under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Does Advocacy Shetland SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Advocacy Shetland SCIO. 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 Advocacy Shetland SCIO?: Advocacy Shetland SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.advocacy-shetland.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Advocacy Shetland SCIO registered as a charity?: Advocacy Shetland SCIO was entered on the register on 13 March 2018.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.