Is Orkney Riding Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Riding Centre as a registered charity (number SC042791) 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 Riding Centre's charity number?

Orkney Riding Centre's charity number is SC042791. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042791?

Search SC042791 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 Riding Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Riding Centre. 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 Riding Centre?

Orkney Riding Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/orkneyridingcentre/. 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 Riding Centre registered as a charity?

Orkney Riding Centre was entered on the register on 8 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042791Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Orkney Riding Centre

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

Orkney Riding Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Riding Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £24,117
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £41,150
Registered charity number: SC042791
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/orkneyridingcentre

Quick answer

Orkney Riding Centre (number SC042791) 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 Riding Centre do?

The Riding Centre is set up to create a state of the art indoor and outdoor facility for its members and the wider community. This involves training and educational offerings as well as a base for socialisation and safe facility for local and national competing for all ages and abilities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Riding Centre

Answers Orkney Riding Centre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 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: 8 December 2011
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Riding Centre registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Riding Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Riding Centre. 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 Orkney Riding Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Riding Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Riding Centre as a registered charity (number SC042791) 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 Riding Centre's charity number?: Orkney Riding Centre's charity number is SC042791. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042791?: Search SC042791 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 Riding Centre do?: The Riding Centre is set up to create a state of the art indoor and outdoor facility for its members and the wider community. This involves training and educational offerings as well as a base for socialisation and safe facility for local and national competing for all ages and abilities.
Does Orkney Riding Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Riding Centre. 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 Riding Centre?: Orkney Riding Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/orkneyridingcentre/. 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 Riding Centre registered as a charity?: Orkney Riding Centre was entered on the register on 8 December 2011.

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.