Pier Arts Centre
Pier Arts Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Orkney Islands.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC014815
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £618,369
- Website
- www.pierartscentre.com
What the charity does
The Pier Arts Centre is Orkney's principal art gallery and its leading independent museum. The Centre was founded in 1979 by Margaret Gardiner OBE (1904-2005) and its collection and buildings are held in trust for the people of Orkney. It cares for an important collection of 20th century modernist art and recently the collection has been extended to include significant 21st century works. The Pier Arts Centre also presents an accessible and engaging year-round programme of contemporary exhibitions, creative residencies and events featuring art from Orkney and beyond. The Pier Arts Centre is g…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pier Arts Centre a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Pier Arts Centre is a registered charity (number SC014815) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Pier Arts Centre do?
- The Pier Arts Centre is Orkney's principal art gallery and its leading independent museum. The Centre was founded in 1979 by Margaret Gardiner OBE (1904-2005) and its collection and buildings are held in trust for the people of Orkney. It cares for an important collection of 20th century modernist art and recently the collection has been extended to include significant 21st century works. The Pier Arts Centre also presents an accessible and engaging year-round programme of contemporary exhibitions, creative residencies and events featuring art from Orkney and beyond. The Pier Arts Centre is g…
- How can I donate to Pier Arts Centre?
- Pier Arts Centre's website is http://www.pierartscentre.com — 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.