Is Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay as a registered charity (number SC015602) 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number?

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number is SC015602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay?

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When was Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay registered as a charity?

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay was entered on the register on 3 June 1984.

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Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay

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

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £411,502
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £458,592
Registered charity number: SC015602
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.isleofbarra.com

Quick answer

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay (number SC015602) 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay do?

To promote any charitable purpose for the inhabitants of the islands of Barra & Vatersay and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay

Answers Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay 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: 3 June 1984
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay as a registered charity (number SC015602) 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number?: Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number is SC015602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015602?: Search SC015602 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay do?: To promote any charitable purpose for the inhabitants of the islands of Barra & Vatersay and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
Does Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay. 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay?: Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's website listed in our register data is http://www.isleofbarra.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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay registered as a charity?: Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay was entered on the register on 3 June 1984.

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.