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Registered charity · No. SC021728Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Shetland Islands

Foula Airstrip Trust

Foula Airstrip Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes, based in Shetland Islands.

Quick answer

Foula Airstrip Trust is a registered charity (number SC021728) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £21,227 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC021728
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Shetland Islands
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£21,227

What the charity does

To operate and maintain the airstrip for the benefit of the population of the island of Foula and visitors as a vital lifeline to the Shetland mainland. Foula Airstrip Trust provides the only airfield on the island. Its infrastructure provides an essential lifeline to the island for the regular scheduled and banked flights. It provides a landing area for emergency evacuations. It is the principal passenger entry point to the island. It provides an emergency food/provisions link during winter when the ferry is unavailable due to poor weather.

Registered causes

any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foula Airstrip Trust 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 Foula Airstrip Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Foula Airstrip Trust is a registered charity (number SC021728) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Foula Airstrip Trust do?
To operate and maintain the airstrip for the benefit of the population of the island of Foula and visitors as a vital lifeline to the Shetland mainland. Foula Airstrip Trust provides the only airfield on the island. Its infrastructure provides an essential lifeline to the island for the regular scheduled and banked flights. It provides a landing area for emergency evacuations. It is the principal passenger entry point to the island. It provides an emergency food/provisions link during winter when the ferry is unavailable due to poor weather.
How can I donate to Foula Airstrip Trust?
Foula Airstrip Trust 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.