--- title: "Lochs Agricultural Society — charity SC043297 | CharityCompare" description: "Lochs Agricultural Society (charity SC043297): income £87,301 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochs-agricultural-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:09:25.521Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC043297SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) LA # Lochs Agricultural Society Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Lochs Agricultural Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.lochsshow.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043297) Work at Lochs Agricultural Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lochs-agricultural-society&type=claim&name=Lochs%20Agricultural%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Lochs Agricultural Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £87,301 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £80,947 Registered charity number SC043297 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Western Isles Website [www.lochsshow.org.uk](http://www.lochsshow.org.uk/) Quick answer Lochs Agricultural Society (number SC043297) 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 Lochs Agricultural Society do? The charity organises and stages the Lochs Agricultural Show which is held in Laxay, Isle of Lewis in July each year. The Show offers the opportunity for people to compete in a wide range of competitions and exhibit livestock, vegetables and fruit, flowers, baking, arts and crafts. The Show also provides a variety of entertaining events during the day. The charity also maintains and develops the Lochs Showground site. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochs Agricultural Society Answers Lochs Agricultural Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 17 July 2012 Where it says it operates Western Isles ## What causes is Lochs Agricultural Society registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochs Agricultural Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochs Agricultural Society. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Lochs Agricultural Society? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lochs-agricultural-society&type=claim&name=Lochs%20Agricultural%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.lochsshow.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochs Agricultural Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Lochs Agricultural Society as a registered charity (number SC043297) 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 Lochs Agricultural Society's charity number? Lochs Agricultural Society's charity number is SC043297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043297? Search SC043297 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 Lochs Agricultural Society do? The charity organises and stages the Lochs Agricultural Show which is held in Laxay, Isle of Lewis in July each year. The Show offers the opportunity for people to compete in a wide range of competitions and exhibit livestock, vegetables and fruit, flowers, baking, arts and crafts. The Show also provides a variety of entertaining events during the day. The charity also maintains and develops the Lochs Showground site. Does Lochs Agricultural Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochs Agricultural Society. 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 Lochs Agricultural Society? Lochs Agricultural Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochsshow.org.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 Lochs Agricultural Society registered as a charity? Lochs Agricultural Society was entered on the register on 17 July 2012. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC043297).