Is Unst Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Unst Heritage Centre as a registered charity (number SC021371) 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 Unst Heritage Centre's charity number?

Unst Heritage Centre's charity number is SC021371. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021371?

Search SC021371 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 Unst Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unst Heritage Centre. 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 Unst Heritage Centre?

Unst Heritage Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.unstheritage.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 Unst Heritage Centre registered as a charity?

Unst Heritage Centre was entered on the register on 6 April 1993.

Registered charity · No. SC021371Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Unst Heritage Centre

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

Unst Heritage Centre 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 Unst Heritage Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £62,204
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £95,597
Registered charity number: SC021371
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.unstheritage.com

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Unst Heritage Centre (number SC021371) 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 Unst Heritage Centre do?

Unst Heritage Centre was set up to preserve the cultural heritage and history of the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland. Items are displayed in the centre which is open from the beginning of May until the end of September each year. An example of this is Unst Lace, which has a separate display in the Centre. The crafts of spinning and knitting are regularly undertaken to encourage participation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Unst Heritage Centre

Answers Unst Heritage Centre gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 6 April 1993
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Unst Heritage Centre 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 Unst Heritage Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Unst Heritage Centre. 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 Unst Heritage Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Unst Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Unst Heritage Centre as a registered charity (number SC021371) 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 Unst Heritage Centre's charity number?: Unst Heritage Centre's charity number is SC021371. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC021371?: Search SC021371 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 Unst Heritage Centre do?: Unst Heritage Centre was set up to preserve the cultural heritage and history of the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland. Items are displayed in the centre which is open from the beginning of May until the end of September each year. An example of this is Unst Lace, which has a separate display in the Centre. The crafts of spinning and knitting are regularly undertaken to encourage participation.
Does Unst Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unst Heritage Centre. 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 Unst Heritage Centre?: Unst Heritage Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.unstheritage.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 Unst Heritage Centre registered as a charity?: Unst Heritage Centre was entered on the register on 6 April 1993.

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.