Is Arran Community Land Initiative a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arran Community Land Initiative as a registered charity (number SC043886) 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 Arran Community Land Initiative's charity number?

Arran Community Land Initiative's charity number is SC043886. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Arran Community Land Initiative registered as a charity?

Arran Community Land Initiative was entered on the register on 22 March 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043886SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arran Community Land Initiative

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

Arran Community Land Initiative is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Arran Community Land Initiative?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £5,970
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £6,430
Registered charity number: SC043886
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.arranland.org

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Arran Community Land Initiative (number SC043886) 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 Arran Community Land Initiative do?

The Arran Community Land Initiative (ACLI) was established in 2012 as a SCIO with the goal of purchasing an 80 acre area of disused farmland above Whiting Bay, Arran. The charity's primary objectives, as per our constitution, are to promote participation in land-based education and recreational activities. In addition to a community garden, allotments, poly tunnels and an apiary, we have developed a network of tracks and paths to provide easy access to the wider site. We regularly host events focussed on gardening for all ages, as well as a range of educational and volunteer sessions.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arran Community Land Initiative

Answers Arran Community Land Initiative gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 2013
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Arran Community Land Initiative registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arran Community Land Initiative yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arran Community Land Initiative a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arran Community Land Initiative as a registered charity (number SC043886) 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 Arran Community Land Initiative's charity number?: Arran Community Land Initiative's charity number is SC043886. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043886?: Search SC043886 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 Arran Community Land Initiative do?: The Arran Community Land Initiative (ACLI) was established in 2012 as a SCIO with the goal of purchasing an 80 acre area of disused farmland above Whiting Bay, Arran. The charity's primary objectives, as per our constitution, are to promote participation in land-based education and recreational activities. In addition to a community garden, allotments, poly tunnels and an apiary, we have developed a network of tracks and paths to provide easy access to the wider site. We regularly host events focussed on gardening for all ages, as well as a range of educational and volunteer sessions.
Does Arran Community Land Initiative have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arran Community Land Initiative. 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 Arran Community Land Initiative?: Arran Community Land Initiative's website listed in our register data is http://www.arranland.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 Arran Community Land Initiative registered as a charity?: Arran Community Land Initiative was entered on the register on 22 March 2013.

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.