--- title: "Bigton Community Hall SCIO — check charity number SC053380 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bigton Community Hall SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053380. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bigton-community-hall-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:07.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bigton Community Hall SCIO is a registered charity (number SC053380) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bigton Community Hall SCIO? Registered charity number SC053380 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Shetland Islands ## What does Bigton Community Hall SCIO do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To manage and maintain the community hall and annex for the benefit of the inhabitants of the settlement of Bigton, visitors and it’s environs. These are dedicated and held by us and our successors as trustees for all time for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes, recreation or otherwise as may be found expedient of the inhabitants of the District of Bigton in the County of Shetland, without distinction of… ## What causes is Bigton Community Hall SCIO registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bigton Community Hall SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bigton Community Hall SCIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bigton-community-hall-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bigton Community Hall SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bigton Community Hall SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053380) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bigton Community Hall SCIO's charity number? Bigton Community Hall SCIO's charity number is SC053380. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053380? Search SC053380 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 Bigton Community Hall SCIO do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To manage and maintain the community hall and annex for the benefit of the inhabitants of the settlement of Bigton, visitors and it’s environs. These are dedicated and held by us and our successors as trustees for all time for the purposes of physical and mental training and recreation and social, moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation rooms, library, lectures, classes, recreation or otherwise as may be found expedient of the inhabitants of the District of Bigton in the County of Shetland, without distinction of… Does Bigton Community Hall SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bigton Community Hall 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 Bigton Community Hall SCIO? Bigton Community Hall SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053380).