--- title: "Birsay Community Association — check charity number SC028453 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birsay Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028453. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birsay-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:28:58.965Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birsay Community Association is a registered charity (number SC028453) 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 education; the advancement of health; 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. Its latest reported income was £39,981 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Birsay Community Association? Registered charity number SC028453 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £39,981 ## What does Birsay Community Association do? We are an association which manages a community hall for the benefit of the community. ## What causes is Birsay Community Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe 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 Birsay Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birsay Community Association 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=birsay-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birsay Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Birsay Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028453) 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 Birsay Community Association's charity number? Birsay Community Association's charity number is SC028453. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028453? Search SC028453 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 Birsay Community Association do? We are an association which manages a community hall for the benefit of the community. Does Birsay Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birsay Community Association. 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 Birsay Community Association? Birsay Community Association 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=SC028453).