Birsay Heritage Trust
Birsay Heritage Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Orkney Islands.
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What are the key facts about Birsay Heritage Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC027642
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £199,156
- Website
- www.birsay.org.uk
What does Birsay Heritage Trust do?
The organisation is set up to ensure the preservation of the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the parish of Birsay, Orkney. To further the education and knowledge of the public in the history, culture, natural history and other features of life in the parish of Birsay, Orkney and anything connected with the parish. The Trust manages and operates the Barony Mill, HMS Tern and the St Magnus Church, Birsay and raises funds for the preservation, restoration, and conservation of sites of special interest to the cultural , natural and historical importance in the parish of Birsay, Ork…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Birsay Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Birsay Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027642) 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 Heritage Trust's charity number?
- Birsay Heritage Trust's charity number is SC027642. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC027642?
- Search SC027642 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 Heritage Trust do?
- The organisation is set up to ensure the preservation of the historical, cultural and natural heritage of the parish of Birsay, Orkney. To further the education and knowledge of the public in the history, culture, natural history and other features of life in the parish of Birsay, Orkney and anything connected with the parish. The Trust manages and operates the Barony Mill, HMS Tern and the St Magnus Church, Birsay and raises funds for the preservation, restoration, and conservation of sites of special interest to the cultural , natural and historical importance in the parish of Birsay, Ork…
- Does Birsay Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birsay Heritage 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 Birsay Heritage Trust?
- Birsay Heritage Trust's website is http://www.birsay.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.