--- title: "Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) — check charity number SC044779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044779. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carloway-estate-trust-urras-oighreachd-charlabhaigh retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:30:05.906Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) is a registered charity (number SC044779) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £109,055 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh)? Registered charity number SC044779 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £109,055 Website [www.carlowayestatetrust.co.uk](http://www.carlowayestatetrust.co.uk/) ## What does Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) do? Urras Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh became a company limited by guarantee, with charitable status in May 2014. The aims of the trust are: To advance community development and advance the regeneration of the area through the management of community lands and associated assets for the benefit of the community and the public in general. To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings o… ## What causes is Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) 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=carloway-estate-trust-urras-oighreachd-charlabhaigh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.carlowayestatetrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) a legitimate charity? Yes. Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044779) 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 Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh)'s charity number? Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh)'s charity number is SC044779. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044779? Search SC044779 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 Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) do? Urras Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh became a company limited by guarantee, with charitable status in May 2014. The aims of the trust are: To advance community development and advance the regeneration of the area through the management of community lands and associated assets for the benefit of the community and the public in general. To advance environmental protection or improvement including preservation, sustainable development and conservation of the natural environment, the maintenance, improvement or provision of environmental amenities for the community and/or the preservation of buildings o… Does Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh). 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 Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh)? Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Charlabhaigh)'s website is http://www.carlowayestatetrust.co.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](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=SC044779).