--- title: "Shetland Aid Trust — charity SC055754 | CharityCompare" description: "Shetland Aid Trust (charity SC055754). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shetland-aid-trust-2 retrieved: 2026-11-07T22:59:42.252Z 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. SC055754SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SA # Shetland Aid Trust Also known as Shetland Aid Trust (SCIO) · working name on the [OSCR register](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055754) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Shetland Aid Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-11-07 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055754) Work at Shetland Aid Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shetland-aid-trust-2&type=claim&name=Shetland%20Aid%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shetland Aid Trust? Registered charity number SC055754 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Shetland Islands What does the register show for Shetland Aid Trust? Shetland Aid Trust (number SC055754) 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 Shetland Aid Trust do? (a) to relieve those in need by reason of poverty, ill-health, disability or other disadvantage through the provision of grants, material aid and other support to individuals, organisations and communities. (b) to advance education by supporting educational activities, learning opportunities and access to educational resources for individuals and communities. (c) to advance the Christian faith through the provision and distribution of Bibles and Christian literature to individuals, organisations and communities and otherwise. (d) to undertake any other charitable activities which are recognis… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Aid Trust Answers Shetland Aid Trust 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 8 October 2026 Also known as Shetland Aid Trust (SCIO) Where it says it operates Shetland Islands ## What causes is Shetland Aid Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Aid Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Aid Trust. 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 Shetland Aid Trust? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shetland-aid-trust-2&type=claim&name=Shetland%20Aid%20Trust) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland Aid Trust a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Aid Trust as a registered charity (number SC055754) 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 Shetland Aid Trust's charity number? Shetland Aid Trust's charity number is SC055754. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055754? Search SC055754 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 Shetland Aid Trust do? (a) to relieve those in need by reason of poverty, ill-health, disability or other disadvantage through the provision of grants, material aid and other support to individuals, organisations and communities. (b) to advance education by supporting educational activities, learning opportunities and access to educational resources for individuals and communities. (c) to advance the Christian faith through the provision and distribution of Bibles and Christian literature to individuals, organisations and communities and otherwise. (d) to undertake any other charitable activities which are recognis… Does Shetland Aid Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Aid Trust. 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 Shetland Aid Trust? Shetland Aid Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Shetland Aid Trust registered as a charity? Shetland Aid Trust was entered on the register on 8 October 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, 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=SC055754).