Is Foula Airstrip Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Foula Airstrip Trust as a registered charity (number SC021728) 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 Foula Airstrip Trust's charity number?

Foula Airstrip Trust's charity number is SC021728. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021728?

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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.

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Foula Airstrip Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC021728) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. 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 can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Foula Airstrip Trust?

Registered charity number: SC021728
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Shetland Islands
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £21,227

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.

What causes is Foula Airstrip Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foula Airstrip Trust 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Foula Airstrip Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Foula Airstrip Trust as a registered charity (number SC021728) 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 Foula Airstrip Trust's charity number?: Foula Airstrip Trust's charity number is SC021728. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021728?: Search SC021728 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 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.
Does Foula Airstrip Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foula Airstrip Trust. 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 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 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.