Scottish Orienteering Association
Scottish Orienteering Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, based in Highland.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC043563
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Highland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £937,494
What the charity does
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 netwo…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Orienteering Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scottish Orienteering Association a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Scottish Orienteering Association is a registered charity (number SC043563) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- 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 netwo…
- How can I donate to Scottish Orienteering Association?
- Scottish Orienteering Association's website is http://www.scottish-orienteering.org — 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.