--- title: "Shine — charity SC054980 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Shine (charity SC054980). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shine-3 retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:28:57.304Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC054980SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) S # Shine Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Shine is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054980) Work at Shine? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shine-3&type=claim&name=Shine) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shine? Registered charity number SC054980 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) West Lothian Quick answer Shine (number SC054980) 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 Shine do? 4 The charity aims to support individuals who are vulnerable, isolated, or at risk of social exclusion within West Lothian and the wider community. Shine Group exists to create inclusive spaces that promote connection, confidence, and wellbeing through positive, social, and recreational activities. By reducing loneliness and building community belonging, the charity strives to improve quality of life and strengthen social support networks for those most in need. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of health, (b) the advancement of citizenship or community development, (c) th… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shine Answers Shine 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 18 February 2026 Also known as Shine Group SCIO Where it says it operates West Lothian ## What causes is Shine registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shine yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shine. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Shine? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shine-3&type=claim&name=Shine) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shine a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Shine as a registered charity (number SC054980) 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 Shine's charity number? Shine's charity number is SC054980. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054980? Search SC054980 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 Shine do? 4 The charity aims to support individuals who are vulnerable, isolated, or at risk of social exclusion within West Lothian and the wider community. Shine Group exists to create inclusive spaces that promote connection, confidence, and wellbeing through positive, social, and recreational activities. By reducing loneliness and building community belonging, the charity strives to improve quality of life and strengthen social support networks for those most in need. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of health, (b) the advancement of citizenship or community development, (c) th… Does Shine have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shine. 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 Shine? Shine does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Shine registered as a charity? Shine was entered on the register on 18 February 2026. 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=SC054980).