--- title: "Colonsay Community Development Company — check charity number SC030317 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Colonsay Community Development Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030317. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colonsay-community-development-company retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:35:31.484Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Colonsay Community Development Company is a registered charity (number SC030317) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £810,967 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Colonsay Community Development Company? Registered charity number SC030317 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30) £810,967 Website [www.colonsay.org.uk](http://www.colonsay.org.uk/) ## What does Colonsay Community Development Company do? 1. Promoting the wellbeing of the residents of Colonsay and Oronsay. 2. Advancing education amongst the community, particularly among young people and the unemployed. 3. Addressing the issues of social and economic exclusion and providing access to housing, employment and enterprise. 4. Protection and preservation of the natural environment of Colonsay and Oronsay, for the benefit of the local population ## What causes is Colonsay Community Development Company registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colonsay Community Development Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colonsay Community Development Company 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=colonsay-community-development-company&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.colonsay.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Colonsay Community Development Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Colonsay Community Development Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030317) 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 Colonsay Community Development Company's charity number? Colonsay Community Development Company's charity number is SC030317. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030317? Search SC030317 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 Colonsay Community Development Company do? 1. Promoting the wellbeing of the residents of Colonsay and Oronsay. 2. Advancing education amongst the community, particularly among young people and the unemployed. 3. Addressing the issues of social and economic exclusion and providing access to housing, employment and enterprise. 4. Protection and preservation of the natural environment of Colonsay and Oronsay, for the benefit of the local population Does Colonsay Community Development Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colonsay Community Development Company. 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 Colonsay Community Development Company? Colonsay Community Development Company's website is http://www.colonsay.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](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=SC030317).