Is Shetland Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Civic Society as a registered charity (number SC015985) 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 Civic Society's charity number?

Shetland Civic Society's charity number is SC015985. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015985?

Search SC015985 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.

Does Shetland Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Civic Society. 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 Civic Society?

Shetland Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Shetland Civic Society registered as a charity?

Shetland Civic Society was entered on the register on 20 November 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC015985Unincorporated association

Shetland Civic Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Shetland Civic Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Shetland Civic Society?

Registered charity number: SC015985
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Shetland Civic Society (number SC015985) 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 Civic Society do?

Charity is currently dormant but has in the past held meetings and arranged visits to interesting properties, and has supported environmental award scheme, hope to hold a meeting shortly to determine if there is a future for society or whether to wind it up

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Civic Society

Answers Shetland Civic Society 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 November 1981
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Civic Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Civic Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Civic Society as a registered charity (number SC015985) 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 Civic Society's charity number?: Shetland Civic Society's charity number is SC015985. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015985?: Search SC015985 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 Civic Society do?: Charity is currently dormant but has in the past held meetings and arranged visits to interesting properties, and has supported environmental award scheme, hope to hold a meeting shortly to determine if there is a future for society or whether to wind it up
Does Shetland Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Civic Society. 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 Civic Society?: Shetland Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Shetland Civic Society registered as a charity?: Shetland Civic Society was entered on the register on 20 November 1981.

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.