Is Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC000242) 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's charity number?

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's charity number is SC000242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000242?

Search SC000242 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland. 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland?

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://sailorsorphansociety.co.uk. 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland registered as a charity?

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland was entered on the register on 19 November 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC000242Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland

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

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £53,455
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £56,191
Registered charity number: SC000242
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: sailorsorphansociety.co.uk

Quick answer

Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland (number SC000242) 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland do?

To provide financial support to young people who are in full time education and who have lost one or both parents, one of whom is/was involved in the maritime industry

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland

Answers Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland 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: 19 November 1981
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC000242) 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's charity number?: Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's charity number is SC000242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000242?: Search SC000242 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland do?: To provide financial support to young people who are in full time education and who have lost one or both parents, one of whom is/was involved in the maritime industry
Does Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland. 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland?: Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://sailorsorphansociety.co.uk. 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 Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland registered as a charity?: Sailors Orphan Society Of Scotland was entered on the register on 19 November 1981.

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.