The OSF
The OSF is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Moray.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC045392
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Moray
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £16,744
What the charity does
The Orkney Sheep Foundation is set up to support the keeping of native North Ronaldsay sheep on the foreshore of the island of North Ronaldsay. A significant burden for the island sheep keepers is the maintenance of the grade 1 listed sheep dyke, that keeps the sheep on the foreshore and away from the farmland. The OSF organises the annual Sheep Festival, when volunteers visit the island to help rebuild the dyke. It also consults for foundation repairs that are beyond the scope of the festival.
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The OSF is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The OSF a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The OSF is a registered charity (number SC045392) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The OSF do?
- The Orkney Sheep Foundation is set up to support the keeping of native North Ronaldsay sheep on the foreshore of the island of North Ronaldsay. A significant burden for the island sheep keepers is the maintenance of the grade 1 listed sheep dyke, that keeps the sheep on the foreshore and away from the farmland. The OSF organises the annual Sheep Festival, when volunteers visit the island to help rebuild the dyke. It also consults for foundation repairs that are beyond the scope of the festival.
- How can I donate to The OSF?
- The OSF's website is http://www.theorkneysheepfoundation.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-17, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.