Is Orkney Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number SC002783) 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 Talking Newspaper's charity number?

Orkney Talking Newspaper's charity number is SC002783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002783?

Search SC002783 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 Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Talking Newspaper. 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 Talking Newspaper?

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

When was Orkney Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?

Orkney Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 29 June 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC002783SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Talking Newspaper

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

Orkney Talking Newspaper is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Talking Newspaper?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £10,389
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,995
Registered charity number: SC002783
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 Talking Newspaper (number SC002783) 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 Talking Newspaper do?

The main objective of the Orkney Talking Newspaper is to provide recordings of the local newspaper for the benefit of the blind, partially sighted and those who have difficulty reading, whether they live in Orkney or further afield. This is done on an all the year round weekly basis by recording selected articles from the Orcadian onto USB sticks which are then posted out to our listeners.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Talking Newspaper

Answers Orkney Talking Newspaper gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 June 1984
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Talking Newspaper registered for?

the 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 Talking Newspaper yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Talking Newspaper. 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 Talking Newspaper a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Talking Newspaper as a registered charity (number SC002783) 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 Talking Newspaper's charity number?: Orkney Talking Newspaper's charity number is SC002783. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002783?: Search SC002783 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 Talking Newspaper do?: The main objective of the Orkney Talking Newspaper is to provide recordings of the local newspaper for the benefit of the blind, partially sighted and those who have difficulty reading, whether they live in Orkney or further afield. This is done on an all the year round weekly basis by recording selected articles from the Orcadian onto USB sticks which are then posted out to our listeners.
Does Orkney Talking Newspaper have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Talking Newspaper. 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 Talking Newspaper?: Orkney Talking Newspaper does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Orkney Talking Newspaper registered as a charity?: Orkney Talking Newspaper was entered on the register on 29 June 1984.

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.