Is Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO as a registered charity (number SC053080) 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's charity number?

Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's charity number is SC053080. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053080?

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Does Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO. 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO?

Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://nairnshire.org. 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.

Registered charity · No. SC053080SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO

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

Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £45,097
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £37,010
Registered charity number: SC053080
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: nairnshire.org

Quick answer

Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO (number SC053080) 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO do?

The charity is set up to produce a community newspaper for the people of Nairnshire.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO

Answers Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 25 January 2024
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO. 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

What should you check before donating to Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO as a registered charity (number SC053080) 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's charity number?: Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's charity number is SC053080. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053080?: Search SC053080 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO do?: The charity is set up to produce a community newspaper for the people of Nairnshire.
Does Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO. 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO?: Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://nairnshire.org. 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 Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO registered as a charity?: Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO was entered on the register on 25 January 2024.

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.