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Registered charity · No. SC053930SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Highland

Muirneag na Mara SCIO

Muirneag na Mara SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Highland.

Quick answer

Muirneag na Mara SCIO is a registered charity (number SC053930) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,674 (year ending 2026-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC053930
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Highland
Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)
£1,674

What the charity does

The charity has been established to rebuild and operate the historic 80ft (24m) sailing vessel - the herring lugger SV Muirneag ('Darling Girl' in Gaelic). Upon its completion it will be the only seaworthy class one Zulu in existence (see History section). Once it is built, fully coded and licensed it will be based in Ullapool and Stornoway, operating primarily in NW Scotland and the Hebrides, with longer range cruises to cover all of the British Isles, and potentially Europe and the Baltics. The objective of the Muirneag Project is to create a world class community asset, a fundamental drive…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Muirneag na Mara SCIO 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Muirneag na Mara SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Muirneag na Mara SCIO is a registered charity (number SC053930) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Muirneag na Mara SCIO do?
The charity has been established to rebuild and operate the historic 80ft (24m) sailing vessel - the herring lugger SV Muirneag ('Darling Girl' in Gaelic). Upon its completion it will be the only seaworthy class one Zulu in existence (see History section). Once it is built, fully coded and licensed it will be based in Ullapool and Stornoway, operating primarily in NW Scotland and the Hebrides, with longer range cruises to cover all of the British Isles, and potentially Europe and the Baltics. The objective of the Muirneag Project is to create a world class community asset, a fundamental drive…
How can I donate to Muirneag na Mara SCIO?
Muirneag na Mara SCIO's website is http://www.muirneag.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.