Is Oct a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oct as a registered charity (number SC044924) 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 Oct's charity number?

Oct's charity number is SC044924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044924?

Search SC044924 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 Oct have reviews and complaints?

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

Oct's website listed in our register data is http://www.octrust.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 Oct registered as a charity?

Oct was entered on the register on 12 June 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044924Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Oct

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

Oct is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Oct?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £49,992
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £39,807
Registered charity number: SC044924
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.octrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Oct (number SC044924) 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 Oct do?

We fundraise and donate grants to young people in need, who live within Orkney.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oct

Answers Oct gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 12 June 2014
Also known as: Orkney Charitable Trust
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Oct registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oct yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oct. 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 Oct?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oct a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oct as a registered charity (number SC044924) 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 Oct's charity number?: Oct's charity number is SC044924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044924?: Search SC044924 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 Oct do?: We fundraise and donate grants to young people in need, who live within Orkney.
Does Oct have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oct. 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 Oct?: Oct's website listed in our register data is http://www.octrust.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 Oct registered as a charity?: Oct was entered on the register on 12 June 2014.

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.