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Voluntary Action Orkney

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

Voluntary Action Orkney is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Voluntary Action Orkney?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£873,623
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£1,012,325
Registered charity number
SC010691
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Orkney Islands

Quick answer

Voluntary Action Orkney (number SC010691) 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 Orkney do?

Voluntary Action Orkney works to strengthen Orkney’s voluntary and community sector and help individuals and communities to thrive. We support voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises with advice, governance, funding, training and organisational development. We promote and support volunteering and help people find opportunities to get involved in their communities. We bring organisations and partners together, share information and evidence, and represent the views and needs of the third sector. We also deliver projects and services that support people, including young…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Voluntary Action Orkney

Answers Voluntary Action Orkney gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Voluntary Action Orkney's money come from?

Voluntary Action Orkney reported £195k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £106k (54%), investments £47k (24%), trading and fundraising events £42k (22%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£106k · 54%
  • Investments£47k · 24%
  • Trading and fundraising events£42k · 22%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Orkney Islands

What causes is Voluntary Action Orkney registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Orkney yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Voluntary Action Orkney. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Voluntary Action Orkney a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Orkney as a registered charity (number SC010691) 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 Orkney's charity number?
Voluntary Action Orkney's charity number is SC010691. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC010691?
Search SC010691 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 Orkney do?
Voluntary Action Orkney works to strengthen Orkney’s voluntary and community sector and help individuals and communities to thrive. We support voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises with advice, governance, funding, training and organisational development. We promote and support volunteering and help people find opportunities to get involved in their communities. We bring organisations and partners together, share information and evidence, and represent the views and needs of the third sector. We also deliver projects and services that support people, including young…
Does Voluntary Action Orkney have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Orkney. 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 Orkney?
Voluntary Action Orkney's website listed in our register data is http://www.vaorkney.org.uk. 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 Voluntary Action Orkney's money come from?
Voluntary Action Orkney reported £195k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £106k (54%), investments £47k (24%), trading and fundraising events £42k (22%).
When was Voluntary Action Orkney registered as a charity?
Voluntary Action Orkney was entered on the register on 25 May 1967.

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.