Is Bigton Community Hall Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bigton Community Hall Trust as a registered charity (number SC008633) 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 Bigton Community Hall Trust's charity number?

Bigton Community Hall Trust's charity number is SC008633. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008633?

Search SC008633 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 Bigton Community Hall Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bigton Community Hall Trust. 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 Trust?

Bigton Community Hall Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Bigton Community Hall Trust registered as a charity?

Bigton Community Hall Trust was entered on the register on 15 October 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC008633Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Bigton Community Hall Trust

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

Bigton Community Hall Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Bigton Community Hall Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £198,112
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £251,369
Registered charity number: SC008633
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Bigton Community Hall Trust (number SC008633) 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 Bigton Community Hall Trust do?

Provide a venue for community groups to meet and undertake activities. Provide a venue for delivery of community music and drama events. Provide a venue for community weddings and funerals. Provide a venue for community gatherings and dances. Provide hall teas for the purpose of community gathering. Provide a venue for SMUHA - South Mainland Up Helly Aa. Undertake fundraising events to ensure that the community Hall can continue to provide a venue for community gatherings and activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bigton Community Hall Trust

Answers Bigton Community Hall Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 15 October 1981
Also known as: Bigton Public Hall
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Bigton Community Hall Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bigton Community Hall Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bigton Community Hall Trust. 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 Bigton Community Hall Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bigton Community Hall Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bigton Community Hall Trust as a registered charity (number SC008633) 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 Bigton Community Hall Trust's charity number?: Bigton Community Hall Trust's charity number is SC008633. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008633?: Search SC008633 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 Trust do?: Provide a venue for community groups to meet and undertake activities. Provide a venue for delivery of community music and drama events. Provide a venue for community weddings and funerals. Provide a venue for community gatherings and dances. Provide hall teas for the purpose of community gathering. Provide a venue for SMUHA - South Mainland Up Helly Aa. Undertake fundraising events to ensure that the community Hall can continue to provide a venue for community gatherings and activities.
Does Bigton Community Hall Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bigton Community Hall Trust. 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 Trust?: Bigton Community Hall Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bigton Community Hall Trust registered as a charity?: Bigton Community Hall Trust was entered on the register on 15 October 1981.

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.