Is Orkney Rowing Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Rowing Club as a registered charity (number SC047947) 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 Rowing Club's charity number?

Orkney Rowing Club's charity number is SC047947. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047947?

Search SC047947 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 Rowing Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Rowing Club. 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 Rowing Club?

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

When was Orkney Rowing Club registered as a charity?

Orkney Rowing Club was entered on the register on 23 November 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047947SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Rowing Club

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

Orkney Rowing Club is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, 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 Rowing Club?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £15,976
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £13,475
Registered charity number: SC047947
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands

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Orkney Rowing Club (number SC047947) 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 Rowing Club do?

The organisation's purposes are: To advance public participation in the sport of rowing in Orkney for both competitive and recreational purposes and to maintain the highest standards of safety and technical competence within the sport. To organise recreational activities associated with rowing to improve the conditions of life of Orkney residents and visitors.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Rowing Club

Answers Orkney Rowing Club 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: 23 November 2017
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Rowing Club registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 Rowing Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Rowing Club. 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 Rowing Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Rowing Club as a registered charity (number SC047947) 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 Rowing Club's charity number?: Orkney Rowing Club's charity number is SC047947. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047947?: Search SC047947 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 Rowing Club do?: The organisation's purposes are: To advance public participation in the sport of rowing in Orkney for both competitive and recreational purposes and to maintain the highest standards of safety and technical competence within the sport. To organise recreational activities associated with rowing to improve the conditions of life of Orkney residents and visitors.
Does Orkney Rowing Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Rowing Club. 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 Rowing Club?: Orkney Rowing Club does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Orkney Rowing Club registered as a charity?: Orkney Rowing Club was entered on the register on 23 November 2017.

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.