Papay Development Trust
Papay Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Orkney Islands.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC029585
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £191,556
What the charity does
• Worked in partnership to help improve the well-being and community spirit of the island community. • Provided 3 housing units for affordable rent, and acquired two empty homes for refurbishment • Continued to employ a community development manager • Provided community market garden facilities to grow local food • Operated a community heritage & art centre and a small boat service. • Refurbishment of heritage building at Nouster boat store • Community engagement to develop an island carbon audit and community climate action plan • Operate a community transport…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Papay Development Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Papay Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC029585) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Papay Development Trust do?
- • Worked in partnership to help improve the well-being and community spirit of the island community. • Provided 3 housing units for affordable rent, and acquired two empty homes for refurbishment • Continued to employ a community development manager • Provided community market garden facilities to grow local food • Operated a community heritage & art centre and a small boat service. • Refurbishment of heritage building at Nouster boat store • Community engagement to develop an island carbon audit and community climate action plan • Operate a community transport…
- How can I donate to Papay Development Trust?
- Papay Development Trust's website is http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.