Is Heard a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Heard as a registered charity (number SC038969) 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 Heard's charity number?

Heard's charity number is SC038969. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038969?

Search SC038969 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.

Does Heard have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heard. 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 Heard?

Heard's website listed in our register data is http://www.heard.shetland.co.uk. 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 Heard registered as a charity?

Heard was entered on the register on 21 November 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038969Unincorporated association

Heard

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

Heard is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Heard?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £20
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £43
Registered charity number: SC038969
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.heard.shetland.co.uk

Quick answer

Heard (number SC038969) 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 Heard do?

Formed in 2002 to provide facilities and services for the inhabitants of Hillswick and Eshaness.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Heard

Answers Heard gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 21 November 2007
Also known as: Hillswick And Eshaness Area Regeneration And Development Association
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Heard registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Heard yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Heard. 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 Heard a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Heard as a registered charity (number SC038969) 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 Heard's charity number?: Heard's charity number is SC038969. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038969?: Search SC038969 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 Heard do?: Formed in 2002 to provide facilities and services for the inhabitants of Hillswick and Eshaness.
Does Heard have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heard. 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 Heard?: Heard's website listed in our register data is http://www.heard.shetland.co.uk. 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 Heard registered as a charity?: Heard was entered on the register on 21 November 2007.

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.