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description: "Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] (charity SC053471): income £535 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. SC053471SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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# Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]

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

Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](https://scotland.ascensiontrust.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053471)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30

£535

Registered charity number

SC053471

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Shetland Islands

Website

[scotland.ascensiontrust.org.uk](https://scotland.ascensiontrust.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] (number SC053471) 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 Street Pastors [SCIO] do?

Shetland Street Pastors trains, equips and coordinates teams of volunteers from local churches. These Street Pastors care about the safety and wellbeing of the residents of, and visitors to, Shetland - specifically in relation to the nighttime economy. They are there to be a caring, listening and helpful presence in our streets and in communities across the islands. They do this through regular patrols in and around Lerwick Town Centre on Saturday nights between 10pm and 4am, as well as patrols at one-off events around Shetland when possible. During patrols, Street Pastors are there to chat…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]

Answers Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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

27 June 2024

Where it says it operates

Shetland Islands

## What causes is Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] registered for?

the advancement of religionthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] yet?

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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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## What should you check before donating to Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC053471) 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 Street Pastors [SCIO]'s charity number?

Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053471. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053471?

Search SC053471 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 Street Pastors [SCIO] do?

Shetland Street Pastors trains, equips and coordinates teams of volunteers from local churches. These Street Pastors care about the safety and wellbeing of the residents of, and visitors to, Shetland - specifically in relation to the nighttime economy. They are there to be a caring, listening and helpful presence in our streets and in communities across the islands. They do this through regular patrols in and around Lerwick Town Centre on Saturday nights between 10pm and 4am, as well as patrols at one-off events around Shetland when possible. During patrols, Street Pastors are there to chat…

Does Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]. 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 Street Pastors [SCIO]?

Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO]'s website listed in our register data is https://scotland.ascensiontrust.org.uk. 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 Street Pastors [SCIO] registered as a charity?

Shetland Street Pastors [SCIO] was entered on the register on 27 June 2024.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053471).