Is Solar Tiree a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Solar Tiree as a registered charity (number SC052464) 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 Solar Tiree's charity number?

Solar Tiree's charity number is SC052464. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052464?

Search SC052464 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 Solar Tiree have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solar Tiree. 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 Solar Tiree?

Solar Tiree's website listed in our register data is https://www.solartiree.com/. 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 Solar Tiree registered as a charity?

Solar Tiree was entered on the register on 11 April 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052464SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Solar Tiree

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

Solar Tiree is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Solar Tiree?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £16,426
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,124
Registered charity number: SC052464
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.solartiree.com

Quick answer

Solar Tiree (number SC052464) 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 Solar Tiree do?

Solar is set up to support the Tiree Community especially those affected by poverty. Solar runs a community cupboard from an exBT phone box. This is stocked with supplies from the local Coop plus donations from Tiree residents.. It is designed for emergency and confidential use. Volunteers also visit clients (up to 18). As well as personal contact and a chat to combat loneliness clients are offered food and /or Coop food vouchers. Solar is also the agent for the Cruas Hardship Fund operated by Tiree Community Development Trust.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Solar Tiree

Answers Solar Tiree gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 11 April 2023
Also known as: Solar Tiree SCIO
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Solar Tiree registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Solar Tiree yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Solar Tiree. 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

What should you check before donating to Solar Tiree?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solar Tiree a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Solar Tiree as a registered charity (number SC052464) 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 Solar Tiree's charity number?: Solar Tiree's charity number is SC052464. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052464?: Search SC052464 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 Solar Tiree do?: Solar is set up to support the Tiree Community especially those affected by poverty. Solar runs a community cupboard from an exBT phone box. This is stocked with supplies from the local Coop plus donations from Tiree residents.. It is designed for emergency and confidential use. Volunteers also visit clients (up to 18). As well as personal contact and a chat to combat loneliness clients are offered food and /or Coop food vouchers. Solar is also the agent for the Cruas Hardship Fund operated by Tiree Community Development Trust.
Does Solar Tiree have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solar Tiree. 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 Solar Tiree?: Solar Tiree's website listed in our register data is https://www.solartiree.com/. 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 Solar Tiree registered as a charity?: Solar Tiree was entered on the register on 11 April 2023.

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.