--- title: "Stronsay Development Trust — charity SC038888 | CharityCompare" description: "Stronsay Development Trust (charity SC038888): income £993k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stronsay-development-trust retrieved: 2026-10-08T20:53:59.635Z 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. SC038888Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) SD # Stronsay Development Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Stronsay Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.stronsaydevelopmenttrust.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038888) Work at Stronsay Development Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stronsay-development-trust&type=claim&name=Stronsay%20Development%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Stronsay Development Trust? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £993,492 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £300,064 Registered charity number SC038888 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Orkney Islands Website [www.stronsaydevelopmenttrust.com](https://www.stronsaydevelopmenttrust.com/) Quick answer Stronsay Development Trust (number SC038888) 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 Stronsay Development Trust do? The Stronsay Development Trust is a community-led charity aiming to enhance sustainability and quality of life for residents of Stronsay. It turns local ideas into lasting community assets. Its goals include managing land and assets for public benefit, improving recreation, advancing education and the arts, preserving the environment, supporting housing, relieving poverty, promoting training and employment, encouraging volunteering, and supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Key projects include affordable housing—rebuilding and repurposing homes to ease shortages while employing local con… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stronsay Development Trust Answers Stronsay Development Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Stronsay Development Trust's money come from? Stronsay Development Trust reported £810k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were investments £795k (98%), trading and fundraising events £7,913 (1%), charitable activities £6,795 (1%). - Investments£795k · 98% - Trading and fundraising events£7,913 · 1% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£6,795 · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 November 2007 Where it says it operates Orkney Islands ## What causes is Stronsay Development Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stronsay Development Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Stronsay Development 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Stronsay Development Trust? - 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. 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Search SC038888 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 Stronsay Development Trust do? The Stronsay Development Trust is a community-led charity aiming to enhance sustainability and quality of life for residents of Stronsay. It turns local ideas into lasting community assets. Its goals include managing land and assets for public benefit, improving recreation, advancing education and the arts, preserving the environment, supporting housing, relieving poverty, promoting training and employment, encouraging volunteering, and supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Key projects include affordable housing—rebuilding and repurposing homes to ease shortages while employing local con… Does Stronsay Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stronsay Development 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 Stronsay Development Trust? Stronsay Development Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.stronsaydevelopmenttrust.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. Where does Stronsay Development Trust's money come from? Stronsay Development Trust reported £810k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were investments £795k (98%), trading and fundraising events £7,913 (1%), charitable activities £6,795 (1%). When was Stronsay Development Trust registered as a charity? Stronsay Development Trust was entered on the register on 6 November 2007. 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=SC038888).