Is Callanish Alpacas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Callanish Alpacas as a registered charity (number SC052491) 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 Callanish Alpacas's charity number?

Callanish Alpacas's charity number is SC052491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052491?

Search SC052491 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 Callanish Alpacas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Callanish Alpacas. 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 Callanish Alpacas?

Callanish Alpacas does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Callanish Alpacas registered as a charity?

Callanish Alpacas was entered on the register on 18 April 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052491SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Callanish Alpacas

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

Callanish Alpacas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Callanish Alpacas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £41,457
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £33,378
Registered charity number: SC052491
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles

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Callanish Alpacas (number SC052491) 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 Callanish Alpacas do?

The charity focuses on animal welfare/rare breeds/education and providing a recreational facility. We operate on a drop-in basis to the public and provide guided tours to view and interact with the animals at no charge. There are picture/text information boards at various points. We never exclude people with physical, mental health or memory disorders, sensory impairments, additional needs or are disadvantaged. We frequently conduct educational tours and sessions for educational establishments. We also provide sessions on a wider variety of subjects including croft diversification and mainten…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Callanish Alpacas

Answers Callanish Alpacas 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: 18 April 2023
Also known as: Callanish Alpacas SCIO
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Callanish Alpacas registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 intendedthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Callanish Alpacas yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Callanish Alpacas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Callanish Alpacas as a registered charity (number SC052491) 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 Callanish Alpacas's charity number?: Callanish Alpacas's charity number is SC052491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052491?: Search SC052491 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 Callanish Alpacas do?: The charity focuses on animal welfare/rare breeds/education and providing a recreational facility. We operate on a drop-in basis to the public and provide guided tours to view and interact with the animals at no charge. There are picture/text information boards at various points. We never exclude people with physical, mental health or memory disorders, sensory impairments, additional needs or are disadvantaged. We frequently conduct educational tours and sessions for educational establishments. We also provide sessions on a wider variety of subjects including croft diversification and mainten…
Does Callanish Alpacas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Callanish Alpacas. 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 Callanish Alpacas?: Callanish Alpacas does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Callanish Alpacas registered as a charity?: Callanish Alpacas was entered on the register on 18 April 2023.

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.