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Registered charity · No. SC047288SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Orkney Islands

Orkney Seafarers Centre

Orkney Seafarers Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Orkney Islands.

Quick answer

Orkney Seafarers Centre is a registered charity (number SC047288) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC047288
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Orkney Islands

What the charity does

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 Advancement of religion: To provide pastoral support to crew member who visit centre and during ship-visitation through conversation and council. to provide religious (Christian) literature and guidance both at centre and during ship-visitation. 4.2 Relief of those who are disadvantaged by being at sea for long periods of time by: providing a safe, dry, friendly space and free refreshments, for crew whilst on shore leave. providing internet access to contact families and friends. providing practical care for those who may be ill-prepared for Scottish wea…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Seafarers Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Seafarers Centre a legitimate charity?
Yes. Orkney Seafarers Centre is a registered charity (number SC047288) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Orkney Seafarers Centre do?
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 Advancement of religion: To provide pastoral support to crew member who visit centre and during ship-visitation through conversation and council. to provide religious (Christian) literature and guidance both at centre and during ship-visitation. 4.2 Relief of those who are disadvantaged by being at sea for long periods of time by: providing a safe, dry, friendly space and free refreshments, for crew whilst on shore leave. providing internet access to contact families and friends. providing practical care for those who may be ill-prepared for Scottish wea…
How can I donate to Orkney Seafarers Centre?
Orkney Seafarers Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-17, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.