Is Shetland Fiddlers Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Fiddlers Society as a registered charity (number SC007254) 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 Fiddlers Society's charity number?

Shetland Fiddlers Society's charity number is SC007254. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007254?

Search SC007254 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 Fiddlers Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Fiddlers 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 Fiddlers Society?

Shetland Fiddlers 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 Fiddlers Society registered as a charity?

Shetland Fiddlers Society was entered on the register on 7 April 1982.

Registered charity · No. SC007254Unincorporated association

Shetland Fiddlers Society

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

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

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What are the key facts about Shetland Fiddlers Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,805
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,789
Registered charity number: SC007254
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Shetland Fiddlers Society (number SC007254) 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 Fiddlers Society do?

Preservation and sharing of Traditional Shetland Fiddle tunes and playing style, through weekly practices where new tunes are introduced to add to the already substantial repertoire. Additionally, organising and hosting public events that showcase the Shetland Fiddle Music traditions as well as performing to varying audiences at several concerts annually and participating in the newly established Shetland Fiddle Week.

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

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

Answers Shetland Fiddlers Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 April 1982
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Fiddlers Society registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Fiddlers Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Fiddlers Society as a registered charity (number SC007254) 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 Fiddlers Society's charity number?: Shetland Fiddlers Society's charity number is SC007254. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007254?: Search SC007254 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 Fiddlers Society do?: Preservation and sharing of Traditional Shetland Fiddle tunes and playing style, through weekly practices where new tunes are introduced to add to the already substantial repertoire. Additionally, organising and hosting public events that showcase the Shetland Fiddle Music traditions as well as performing to varying audiences at several concerts annually and participating in the newly established Shetland Fiddle Week.
Does Shetland Fiddlers Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Fiddlers 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 Fiddlers Society?: Shetland Fiddlers 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 Fiddlers Society registered as a charity?: Shetland Fiddlers Society was entered on the register on 7 April 1982.

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.