Is Shetland Musical Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Musical Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC001774) 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 Musical Heritage Trust's charity number?

Shetland Musical Heritage Trust's charity number is SC001774. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001774?

Search SC001774 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 Musical Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Musical Heritage 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 Musical Heritage Trust?

Shetland Musical Heritage 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 Musical Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Shetland Musical Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 8 April 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC001774Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Shetland Musical Heritage Trust

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

Shetland Musical Heritage Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Shetland Musical Heritage Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,742
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,598
Registered charity number: SC001774
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Shetland Musical Heritage Trust (number SC001774) 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 Musical Heritage Trust do?

We aim to preserve and develop all aspects of the Musical Heritage of Shetland through these objectives: - To collect, preserve and publish books, manuscripts and other recordings. -To provide or assist in the provision of concerts, recitals and other productions and in particular to present or stimulate or assist in the presentation or stimulation for the benefit of the public of all forms of Shetland's Musical Heritage. -To advance or assist in the advancement of education in all aspects of the Shetland's Musical Heritage. -To encourage or assist in the encouragement for the benefit of th…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Musical Heritage Trust

Answers Shetland Musical Heritage Trust 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: 8 April 1986
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Musical Heritage Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Musical Heritage Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Musical Heritage 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Musical Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Musical Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC001774) 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 Musical Heritage Trust's charity number?: Shetland Musical Heritage Trust's charity number is SC001774. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001774?: Search SC001774 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 Musical Heritage Trust do?: We aim to preserve and develop all aspects of the Musical Heritage of Shetland through these objectives: - To collect, preserve and publish books, manuscripts and other recordings. -To provide or assist in the provision of concerts, recitals and other productions and in particular to present or stimulate or assist in the presentation or stimulation for the benefit of the public of all forms of Shetland's Musical Heritage. -To advance or assist in the advancement of education in all aspects of the Shetland's Musical Heritage. -To encourage or assist in the encouragement for the benefit of th…
Does Shetland Musical Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Musical Heritage 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 Musical Heritage Trust?: Shetland Musical Heritage 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 Musical Heritage Trust registered as a charity?: Shetland Musical Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 8 April 1986.

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.