--- title: "Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) — charity SC048485 | CharityCompare" description: "Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) (charity SC048485): income £37,212 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fair-isle-marine-research-organisation-scio retrieved: 2026-10-06T12:45:51.646Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC048485SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) FI # Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048485) Work at Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=fair-isle-marine-research-organisation-scio&type=claim&name=Fair%20Isle%20Marine%20Research%20Organisation%20(SCIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)? Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30 £37,212 Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30 £25,487 Registered charity number SC048485 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Shetland Islands Quick answer Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) (number SC048485) 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 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… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) Answers Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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 22 June 2018 Where it says it operates Shetland Islands ## What causes is Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=fair-isle-marine-research-organisation-scio&type=claim&name=Fair%20Isle%20Marine%20Research%20Organisation%20(SCIO)) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048485) 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 Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)'s charity number? Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048485. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048485? Search SC048485 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 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… Does Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO). 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 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. When was Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) registered as a charity? Fair Isle Marine Research Organisation (SCIO) was entered on the register on 22 June 2018. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC048485).