Is Voluntary Action Shetland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Shetland as a registered charity (number SC017286) 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 Shetland's charity number?

Voluntary Action Shetland's charity number is SC017286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017286?

Search SC017286 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 Voluntary Action Shetland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Shetland. 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 Shetland?

Voluntary Action Shetland's website listed in our register data is http://www.va-shetland.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.

When was Voluntary Action Shetland registered as a charity?

Voluntary Action Shetland was entered on the register on 22 July 1987.

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Voluntary Action Shetland

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

Voluntary Action Shetland 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 Shetland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £901,602
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £946,867
Registered charity number: SC017286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.va-shetland.org.uk

Quick answer

Voluntary Action Shetland (number SC017286) 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 Shetland do?

A Single Point of Access for Support and Advice for the Third/Voluntary Sector DELIVERED THROUGH CORE ACTIVITY: To be a Central Source of Knowledge To be the Voice To Build Capacity To Connect

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

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

Answers Voluntary Action Shetland 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 Shetland's money come from?

Voluntary Action Shetland reported £898k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £887k (99%), investments £11k (1%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£887k · 99%
Investments£11k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 1987
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Voluntary Action Shetland registered for?

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Voluntary Action Shetland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Shetland as a registered charity (number SC017286) 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 Shetland's charity number?: Voluntary Action Shetland's charity number is SC017286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017286?: Search SC017286 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 Shetland do?: A Single Point of Access for Support and Advice for the Third/Voluntary Sector DELIVERED THROUGH CORE ACTIVITY: To be a Central Source of Knowledge To be the Voice To Build Capacity To Connect
Does Voluntary Action Shetland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Shetland. 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 Shetland?: Voluntary Action Shetland's website listed in our register data is http://www.va-shetland.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 Shetland's money come from?: Voluntary Action Shetland reported £898k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £887k (99%), investments £11k (1%).
When was Voluntary Action Shetland registered as a charity?: Voluntary Action Shetland was entered on the register on 22 July 1987.

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.