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Western Isles Citizens Advice Service

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

Western Isles Citizens Advice Service 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£648,898
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£588,894
Registered charity number
SC015018
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Western Isles

Quick answer

Western Isles Citizens Advice Service (number SC015018) 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service do?

The Western Isles Citizen Advice Service is a local, independent charity providing free, impartial and confidential advice and information. We aim to give you the knowledge, guidance and practical tools you need to understand your options and resolve any issues and or problems you may be facing.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Western Isles Citizens Advice Service

Answers Western Isles Citizens Advice Service 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's money come from?

Western Isles Citizens Advice Service reported £649k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £616k (95%), other income £33k (5%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£616k · 95%
  • Other income£33k · 5%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Western Isles

What causes is Western Isles Citizens Advice Service registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Isles Citizens Advice Service yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Western Isles Citizens Advice Service. 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service?

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  • Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Western Isles Citizens Advice Service a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Western Isles Citizens Advice Service as a registered charity (number SC015018) 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's charity number?
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's charity number is SC015018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015018?
Search SC015018 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service do?
The Western Isles Citizen Advice Service is a local, independent charity providing free, impartial and confidential advice and information. We aim to give you the knowledge, guidance and practical tools you need to understand your options and resolve any issues and or problems you may be facing.
Does Western Isles Citizens Advice Service have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Citizens Advice Service. 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service?
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's website listed in our register data is https://www.wicas.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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's money come from?
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service reported £649k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £616k (95%), other income £33k (5%).
When was Western Isles Citizens Advice Service registered as a charity?
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service was entered on the register on 23 January 1990.

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.