Is Orkney Zerowaste a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Zerowaste as a registered charity (number SC036522) 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 Zerowaste's charity number?

Orkney Zerowaste's charity number is SC036522. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC036522?

Search SC036522 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 Zerowaste have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Zerowaste. 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 Zerowaste?

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

When was Orkney Zerowaste registered as a charity?

Orkney Zerowaste was entered on the register on 1 February 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC036522Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Orkney Zerowaste

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

Orkney Zerowaste is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Zerowaste?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,123
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £17,034
Registered charity number: SC036522
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands

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Orkney Zerowaste (number SC036522) 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 Zerowaste do?

The charity is set up to promote the reuse and recycling of waste by providing a reuse yard for public use and by providing small grants to people and organisations that promote reuse of waste.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Zerowaste

Answers Orkney Zerowaste gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 1 February 2005
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Zerowaste registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Zerowaste yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Zerowaste. 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 Zerowaste a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Zerowaste as a registered charity (number SC036522) 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 Zerowaste's charity number?: Orkney Zerowaste's charity number is SC036522. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC036522?: Search SC036522 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 Zerowaste do?: The charity is set up to promote the reuse and recycling of waste by providing a reuse yard for public use and by providing small grants to people and organisations that promote reuse of waste.
Does Orkney Zerowaste have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Zerowaste. 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 Zerowaste?: Orkney Zerowaste does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Orkney Zerowaste registered as a charity?: Orkney Zerowaste was entered on the register on 1 February 2005.

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.