Is Orkney Federation SWI a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Federation SWI as a registered charity (number SC027946) 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 Orkney Federation SWI's charity number?

Orkney Federation SWI's charity number is SC027946. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027946?

Search SC027946 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 Orkney Federation SWI have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Federation SWI. 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 Orkney Federation SWI?

Orkney Federation SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Orkney Federation SWI registered as a charity?

Orkney Federation SWI was entered on the register on 25 June 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027946Unincorporated association

Orkney Federation SWI

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

Orkney Federation SWI is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Federation SWI?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £8,879
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £18,287
Registered charity number: SC027946
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Orkney Federation SWI (number SC027946) 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 Orkney Federation SWI do?

We coordinate the local branches of the SWI

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Federation SWI

Answers Orkney Federation SWI gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, 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 June 1998
Also known as: Scottish Women’s Institutes Orkney Federation
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Orkney Federation SWI registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Federation SWI yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Federation SWI. 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 Orkney Federation SWI a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Federation SWI as a registered charity (number SC027946) 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 Orkney Federation SWI's charity number?: Orkney Federation SWI's charity number is SC027946. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027946?: Search SC027946 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 Orkney Federation SWI do?: We coordinate the local branches of the SWI
Does Orkney Federation SWI have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Federation SWI. 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 Orkney Federation SWI?: Orkney Federation SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Orkney Federation SWI registered as a charity?: Orkney Federation SWI was entered on the register on 25 June 1998.

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.