Registered charity · No. SC037082Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
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Shetland Arts Development Agency
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Shetland Arts Development Agency is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
Shetland Arts Development Agency (number SC037082) 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 Arts Development Agency do?
Shetland Arts is a multi-artform, multi venue, arts development agency with responsibility for delivery across Shetland. We own and run Bonhoga, a craft centre, café and retail space. Mareel, an arts centre with an auditorium, cinema screens, educations spaces, recording studio and film production facilities and retail space. we run the Garrison Theatre. and own artists workspace and accommodation. Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it has. a Shetland that nurtures its own creative talents whilst celebrating all cultures…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Arts Development Agency
Answers Shetland Arts Development Agency gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Shetland Arts Development Agency's money come from?
Shetland Arts Development Agency reported £2.7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.5m (55%), trading and fundraising events £1.2m (45%), investments £8,404 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.5m · 55%
Trading and fundraising events£1.2m · 45%
Investments£8,404 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Shetland Islands
What causes is Shetland Arts Development Agency registered for?
the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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Is Shetland Arts Development Agency a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Arts Development Agency as a registered charity (number SC037082) 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 Arts Development Agency's charity number?
Shetland Arts Development Agency's charity number is SC037082. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Shetland Arts Development Agency do?
Shetland Arts is a multi-artform, multi venue, arts development agency with responsibility for delivery across Shetland. We own and run Bonhoga, a craft centre, café and retail space. Mareel, an arts centre with an auditorium, cinema screens, educations spaces, recording studio and film production facilities and retail space. we run the Garrison Theatre. and own artists workspace and accommodation. Our vision is for a creative, connected Shetland that values art and culture and the transformative impact it has. a Shetland that nurtures its own creative talents whilst celebrating all cultures…
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How can I donate to Shetland Arts Development Agency?
Shetland Arts Development Agency's website listed in our register data is http://www.shetlandarts.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.
Where does Shetland Arts Development Agency's money come from?
Shetland Arts Development Agency reported £2.7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.5m (55%), trading and fundraising events £1.2m (45%), investments £8,404 (0%).
When was Shetland Arts Development Agency registered as a charity?
Shetland Arts Development Agency was entered on the register on 28 December 2005.