--- title: "SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum — charity SC055311 | CharityCompare" description: "SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum (charity SC055311). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sha-shetland-s-heritage-forum retrieved: 2026-10-07T09:54:18.991Z 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. SC055311SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SS # SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055311) Work at SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sha-shetland-s-heritage-forum&type=claim&name=SHA%2C%20Shetland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum? Registered charity number SC055311 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Shetland Islands Quick answer SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum (number SC055311) 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 SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum do? The advancement of heritage, culture and the arts in Shetland Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum Answers SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum gave in its annual return to the OSCR, 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 May 2026 Also known as Shetland Heritage Association Where it says it operates Shetland Islands ## What causes is SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum. 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 SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum? - 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum's charity number? SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum's charity number is SC055311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055311? Search SC055311 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 SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum do? The advancement of heritage, culture and the arts in Shetland Does SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum. 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 SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum? SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum registered as a charity? SHA, Shetland's Heritage Forum was entered on the register on 19 May 2026. 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=SC055311).