Is Orkney Seal Rescue a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Seal Rescue as a registered charity (number SC004488) 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 Seal Rescue's charity number?

Orkney Seal Rescue's charity number is SC004488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004488?

Search SC004488 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 Seal Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Seal Rescue. 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 Seal Rescue?

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

When was Orkney Seal Rescue registered as a charity?

Orkney Seal Rescue was entered on the register on 31 May 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC004488Unincorporated association

Orkney Seal Rescue

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

Orkney Seal Rescue is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Seal Rescue?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £850
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £5,341
Registered charity number: SC004488
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands

Quick answer

Orkney Seal Rescue (number SC004488) 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 Seal Rescue do?

We rescue and rehabilitate seals from around the waters of Orkney and return them to the wild.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Seal Rescue

Answers Orkney Seal Rescue gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 31 May 1989
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Seal Rescue registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Seal Rescue yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Seal Rescue. 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 Seal Rescue a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Seal Rescue as a registered charity (number SC004488) 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 Seal Rescue's charity number?: Orkney Seal Rescue's charity number is SC004488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004488?: Search SC004488 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 Seal Rescue do?: We rescue and rehabilitate seals from around the waters of Orkney and return them to the wild.
Does Orkney Seal Rescue have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Seal Rescue. 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 Seal Rescue?: Orkney Seal Rescue does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Orkney Seal Rescue registered as a charity?: Orkney Seal Rescue was entered on the register on 31 May 1989.

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.