--- title: "Foula Electricity Trust — charity SC016969" description: "Foula Electricity Trust (charity SC016969). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/foula-electricity-trust retrieved: 2026-09-22T04:17:59.096Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Foula Electricity Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC016969) 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: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £314,986 (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 Electricity Trust? Registered charity number SC016969 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) £314,986 ## What does Foula Electricity Trust do? It exists to provide an electricity supply to the residents and businesses on the Island of Foula, which is not connected to any existing electricity network. The charity provides electricity through its own renewable electricity generation system. ## What causes is Foula Electricity Trust registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Foula Electricity Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foula Electricity 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Foula Electricity Trust? - 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Foula Electricity Trust's charity number? Foula Electricity Trust's charity number is SC016969. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016969? Search SC016969 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 Electricity Trust do? It exists to provide an electricity supply to the residents and businesses on the Island of Foula, which is not connected to any existing electricity network. The charity provides electricity through its own renewable electricity generation system. Does Foula Electricity Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foula Electricity 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 Electricity Trust? Foula Electricity 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](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=SC016969).