Is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Field Club (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC012459) 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 Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number?

Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number is SC012459. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012459?

Search SC012459 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 Field Club (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Field Club (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 Orkney Field Club (SCIO)?

Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub. 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 Orkney Field Club (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Orkney Field Club (SCIO) was entered on the register on 6 November 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC012459SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Field Club (SCIO)

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

Orkney Field Club (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Field Club (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,896
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,508
Registered charity number: SC012459
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub

Quick answer

Orkney Field Club (SCIO) (number SC012459) 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 Field Club (SCIO) do?

promote the study and conservation of the natural heritage of Orkney

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Field Club (SCIO)

Answers Orkney Field Club (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 6 November 1972
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Field Club (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Field Club (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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Field Club (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC012459) 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 Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number?: Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number is SC012459. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012459?: Search SC012459 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 Field Club (SCIO) do?: promote the study and conservation of the natural heritage of Orkney
Does Orkney Field Club (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Field Club (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 Orkney Field Club (SCIO)?: Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub. 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 Orkney Field Club (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Orkney Field Club (SCIO) was entered on the register on 6 November 1972.

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.