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Registered charity · No. SC048485SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Shetland Islands

Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)

Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Shetland Islands.

Quick answer

Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048485) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £37,212 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC048485
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Shetland Islands
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£37,212

What the charity does

The charity was set up to demonstrate and research the marine protected area around Fair Isle by identifying research priorities. FIMRO is the community voice and representation for the DR MPA. We work closely with the community to ensure our objectives are current and meet the communities aspirations for the DR MPA. We undertake locally based research projects, with citizen science a key to engaging the community and wider public. Funding support allows for larger research projects with the information/data and other outcomes feeding into the DR MPA. Ultimately data etc may identify managem…

Registered causes

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048485) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) do?
The charity was set up to demonstrate and research the marine protected area around Fair Isle by identifying research priorities. FIMRO is the community voice and representation for the DR MPA. We work closely with the community to ensure our objectives are current and meet the communities aspirations for the DR MPA. We undertake locally based research projects, with citizen science a key to engaging the community and wider public. Funding support allows for larger research projects with the information/data and other outcomes feeding into the DR MPA. Ultimately data etc may identify managem…
How can I donate to Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)?
Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.