Is Uist Wool Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Uist Wool Limited as a registered charity (number SC042442) 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 Uist Wool Limited's charity number?

Uist Wool Limited's charity number is SC042442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042442?

Search SC042442 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 Uist Wool Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uist Wool Limited. 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 Uist Wool Limited?

Uist Wool Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.uistwool.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 Uist Wool Limited registered as a charity?

Uist Wool Limited was entered on the register on 8 July 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042442Registered Society

Uist Wool Limited

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

Uist Wool Limited is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Uist Wool Limited?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £109,633
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £165,591
Registered charity number: SC042442
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Registered Society
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.uistwool.com

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Uist Wool Limited (number SC042442) 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 Uist Wool Limited do?

Every story starts somewhere and ours begins in 2013 when our beloved spinning mill sprung to life - the result of a long held dream and a labour of love by our committed team as we looked to bring yarn & wool production back to our islands. Our offering was further developed in 2016 with the completion of our lovely new Wool Centre giving us a beautiful new space to showcase our yarns and special commissions produced by local designers & makers

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Uist Wool Limited

Answers Uist Wool Limited gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 8 July 2011
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Uist Wool Limited registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Uist Wool Limited yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Uist Wool Limited. 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 Uist Wool Limited?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Uist Wool Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Uist Wool Limited as a registered charity (number SC042442) 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 Uist Wool Limited's charity number?: Uist Wool Limited's charity number is SC042442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042442?: Search SC042442 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 Uist Wool Limited do?: Every story starts somewhere and ours begins in 2013 when our beloved spinning mill sprung to life - the result of a long held dream and a labour of love by our committed team as we looked to bring yarn & wool production back to our islands. Our offering was further developed in 2016 with the completion of our lovely new Wool Centre giving us a beautiful new space to showcase our yarns and special commissions produced by local designers & makers
Does Uist Wool Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uist Wool Limited. 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 Uist Wool Limited?: Uist Wool Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.uistwool.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 Uist Wool Limited registered as a charity?: Uist Wool Limited was entered on the register on 8 July 2011.

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.