--- title: "Papay Development Trust — charity SC029585 | CharityCompare" description: "Papay Development Trust (charity SC029585): income £192k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/papay-development-trust retrieved: 2026-10-06T14:15:33.231Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC029585SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) PD # Papay Development Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Papay Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC029585) Work at Papay Development Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=papay-development-trust&type=claim&name=Papay%20Development%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Papay Development Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £191,556 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £208,978 Registered charity number SC029585 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Orkney Islands Website [www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/) Quick answer Papay Development Trust (number SC029585) 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 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… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Papay Development Trust Answers Papay Development Trust 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 12 November 1999 Where it says it operates Orkney Islands ## What causes is Papay Development Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Papay Development Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Papay Development Trust. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Papay Development Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=papay-development-trust&type=claim&name=Papay%20Development%20Trust) [Visit charity website](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Papay Development Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Papay Development Trust as a registered charity (number SC029585) 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 Papay Development Trust's charity number? Papay Development Trust's charity number is SC029585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029585? Search SC029585 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 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… Does Papay Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Papay Development Trust. 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 Papay Development Trust? Papay Development Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. When was Papay Development Trust registered as a charity? Papay Development Trust was entered on the register on 12 November 1999. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC029585).