Caolas
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Caolas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Caolas?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £72,682
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £95,936
- Registered charity number
- SC047982
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Argyll And Bute
- Website
- www.caolas.org
Quick answer
What does Caolas do?
? encourage and promote sustainable use of local waters for recreation, fishing and other marine activities ? promote and carry out research, surveys and investigations of the local marine environment ? involve the community and raise awareness of marine issues and the related cultural heritage ? educate and involve younger members of the community ? protect and allow recovery of biodiversity and natural processes in the Sound of Mull, Loch Sunart ? Work with other community organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), statutory organisations, the Scottish Government and others, to…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Caolas
Answers Caolas 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
- Also known as
- Community Association of Lochs and Sounds SCIO
- Where it says it operates
- Argyll And Bute
What causes is Caolas registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Caolas a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Caolas as a registered charity (number SC047982) 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 Caolas's charity number?
- Caolas's charity number is SC047982. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047982?
- Search SC047982 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 Caolas do?
- ? encourage and promote sustainable use of local waters for recreation, fishing and other marine activities ? promote and carry out research, surveys and investigations of the local marine environment ? involve the community and raise awareness of marine issues and the related cultural heritage ? educate and involve younger members of the community ? protect and allow recovery of biodiversity and natural processes in the Sound of Mull, Loch Sunart ? Work with other community organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), statutory organisations, the Scottish Government and others, to…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caolas. 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 Caolas?
- Caolas's website listed in our register data is http://www.caolas.org. 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 Caolas registered as a charity?
- Caolas was entered on the register on 7 December 2017.
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.