Is Orkney Seafarers Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Seafarers Centre as a registered charity (number SC047288) 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 Seafarers Centre's charity number?

Orkney Seafarers Centre's charity number is SC047288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047288?

Search SC047288 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 Seafarers Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Seafarers 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 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.

When was Orkney Seafarers Centre registered as a charity?

Orkney Seafarers Centre was entered on the register on 30 March 2017.

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

Orkney Seafarers Centre

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

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

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What are the key facts about Orkney Seafarers Centre?

Registered charity number: SC047288
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 Seafarers Centre (number SC047288) 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 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…

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

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

Answers Orkney Seafarers Centre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2019, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 March 2017
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Seafarers Centre registered for?

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

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Seafarers 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Seafarers Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Seafarers Centre as a registered charity (number SC047288) 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 Seafarers Centre's charity number?: Orkney Seafarers Centre's charity number is SC047288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047288?: Search SC047288 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 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…
Does Orkney Seafarers Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Seafarers 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 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.
When was Orkney Seafarers Centre registered as a charity?: Orkney Seafarers Centre was entered on the register on 30 March 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.