Is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends Of Bishop's House Iona as a registered charity (number SC018285) 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number?

Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number is SC018285. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018285?

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Does Friends Of Bishop's House Iona have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends Of Bishop's House Iona?

Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofbishopshouse.com/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends Of Bishop's House Iona registered as a charity?

Friends Of Bishop's House Iona was entered on the register on 2 September 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC018285Unincorporated association

Friends Of Bishop's House Iona

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Friends Of Bishop's House Iona is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Friends Of Bishop's House Iona?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £7,254
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,491
Registered charity number: SC018285
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.friendsofbishopshouse.com

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Friends Of Bishop's House Iona (number SC018285) 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona do?

The charity was set up to provide additional support to Bishop's House retreat on the Isle of Iona. It does not assist financially or otherwise with the day to day running or structural matters, but provides 'niceties' that enhance the guest experience. It also offers bursaries that enable guests to visit who may struggle to do so financially.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends Of Bishop's House Iona

Answers Friends Of Bishop's House Iona gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 September 1991
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends Of Bishop's House Iona. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends Of Bishop's House Iona as a registered charity (number SC018285) 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number?: Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number is SC018285. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018285?: Search SC018285 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona do?: The charity was set up to provide additional support to Bishop's House retreat on the Isle of Iona. It does not assist financially or otherwise with the day to day running or structural matters, but provides 'niceties' that enhance the guest experience. It also offers bursaries that enable guests to visit who may struggle to do so financially.
Does Friends Of Bishop's House Iona have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Bishop's House Iona. 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona?: Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofbishopshouse.com/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Friends Of Bishop's House Iona registered as a charity?: Friends Of Bishop's House Iona was entered on the register on 2 September 1991.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.