Is Sok a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sok as a registered charity (number SC054469) 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 Sok's charity number?

Sok's charity number is SC054469. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054469?

Search SC054469 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 Sok have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sok. 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 Sok?

Sok's website listed in our register data is http://www.sokshetland.org. 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 Sok registered as a charity?

Sok was entered on the register on 18 August 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054469SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sok

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

Sok 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 Sok?

Registered charity number: SC054469
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.sokshetland.org

Quick answer

Sok (number SC054469) 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 Sok do?

The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of education and (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science especially in relation to Shetland’s textile culture and heritage with a focus on knitting.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sok

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 August 2025
Also known as: SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Sok registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sok yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sok. 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 Sok a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sok as a registered charity (number SC054469) 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 Sok's charity number?: Sok's charity number is SC054469. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054469?: Search SC054469 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 Sok do?: The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of education and (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science especially in relation to Shetland’s textile culture and heritage with a focus on knitting.
Does Sok have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sok. 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 Sok?: Sok's website listed in our register data is http://www.sokshetland.org. 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 Sok registered as a charity?: Sok was entered on the register on 18 August 2025.

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.