Is Birsay Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Birsay Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC027642) 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 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?

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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 listed in our register data is http://www.birsay.org.uk. 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 Birsay Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Birsay Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 5 February 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027642SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Birsay Heritage Trust

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

Birsay Heritage Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Birsay Heritage Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £199,156
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £183,689
Registered charity number: SC027642
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.birsay.org.uk

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Birsay Heritage Trust (number SC027642) 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 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…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Birsay Heritage Trust

Answers Birsay Heritage Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 5 February 1998
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Birsay Heritage Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Birsay Heritage Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Birsay Heritage 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birsay Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Birsay Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC027642) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.birsay.org.uk. 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 Birsay Heritage Trust registered as a charity?: Birsay Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 5 February 1998.

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.