Is Scottish Orienteering Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Orienteering Association as a registered charity (number SC043563) 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 Scottish Orienteering Association's charity number?

Scottish Orienteering Association's charity number is SC043563. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043563?

Search SC043563 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 Scottish Orienteering Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Scottish Orienteering Association?

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When was Scottish Orienteering Association registered as a charity?

Scottish Orienteering Association was entered on the register on 15 November 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043563Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Scottish Orienteering Association

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

Scottish Orienteering Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Scottish Orienteering Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £228,960
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £211,058
Registered charity number: SC043563
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.scottish-orienteering.org

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Scottish Orienteering Association (number SC043563) 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 Scottish Orienteering Association do?

The Scottish Orienteering Association (SOA) is the Scottish Governing Body (SGB) for the sport of orienteering, a charitable body and a constituent association of British Orienteering. We receive support from sportscotland and are based at the sportscotland National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, near Aviemore. Scottish Orienteering is run by a team of professionals, who are based around Scotland and a Board of Directors who meet quarterly. As a Sports Governing Body we are responsible for the governance, development and promotion of the sport in Scotland, mainly through the network…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Orienteering Association

Answers Scottish Orienteering Association gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 15 November 2012
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Scottish Orienteering Association registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sportthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Orienteering Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Orienteering Association. 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 Scottish Orienteering Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Orienteering Association as a registered charity (number SC043563) 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 Scottish Orienteering Association's charity number?: Scottish Orienteering Association's charity number is SC043563. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043563?: Search SC043563 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 Scottish Orienteering Association do?: The Scottish Orienteering Association (SOA) is the Scottish Governing Body (SGB) for the sport of orienteering, a charitable body and a constituent association of British Orienteering. We receive support from sportscotland and are based at the sportscotland National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, near Aviemore. Scottish Orienteering is run by a team of professionals, who are based around Scotland and a Board of Directors who meet quarterly. As a Sports Governing Body we are responsible for the governance, development and promotion of the sport in Scotland, mainly through the network…
Does Scottish Orienteering Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Orienteering Association. 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 Scottish Orienteering Association?: Scottish Orienteering Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottish-orienteering.org. 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 Scottish Orienteering Association registered as a charity?: Scottish Orienteering Association was entered on the register on 15 November 2012.

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.