Shetland Befriending Scheme
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Shetland Befriending Scheme is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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What are the key facts about Shetland Befriending Scheme?
- Registered charity number
- SC054964
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Shetland Islands
Quick answer
What does Shetland Befriending Scheme do?
4 The organisation's purposes are: (a) To relieve loneliness, isolation and build confidence for children and young people (7-15) and adults (16+) including those with dementia in Shetland. (b) To provide a befriending service by matching service users with trained volunteer Befrienders, offering a 1:1 service. (c) To provide group activities for those with a match and those waiting for a match. (d) To provide events and activities for the wider public in need, to promote friendship building and support the mental health and wellbeing of those attending.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Befriending Scheme
Answers Shetland Befriending Scheme 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
- Where it says it operates
- Shetland Islands
What causes is Shetland Befriending Scheme registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shetland Befriending Scheme a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Befriending Scheme as a registered charity (number SC054964) 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 Befriending Scheme's charity number?
- Shetland Befriending Scheme's charity number is SC054964. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC054964?
- Search SC054964 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 Befriending Scheme do?
- 4 The organisation's purposes are: (a) To relieve loneliness, isolation and build confidence for children and young people (7-15) and adults (16+) including those with dementia in Shetland. (b) To provide a befriending service by matching service users with trained volunteer Befrienders, offering a 1:1 service. (c) To provide group activities for those with a match and those waiting for a match. (d) To provide events and activities for the wider public in need, to promote friendship building and support the mental health and wellbeing of those attending.
- Does Shetland Befriending Scheme have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Befriending Scheme. 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 Befriending Scheme?
- Shetland Befriending Scheme's website listed in our register data is https://www.shetlandbefriendingscheme.com/. 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 Shetland Befriending Scheme registered as a charity?
- Shetland Befriending Scheme was entered on the register on 11 February 2026.
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.