Is Western Isles Transport Preservation Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Western Isles Transport Preservation Group as a registered charity (number SC036956) 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 Transport Preservation Group's charity number?

Western Isles Transport Preservation Group's charity number is SC036956. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC036956?

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Does Western Isles Transport Preservation Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Western Isles Transport Preservation Group?

Western Isles Transport Preservation Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.witpg.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.

Registered charity · No. SC036956Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Western Isles Transport Preservation Group

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

Western Isles Transport Preservation Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Western Isles Transport Preservation Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,112
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,562
Registered charity number: SC036956
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.witpg.org.uk

Quick answer

Western Isles Transport Preservation Group (number SC036956) 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 Transport Preservation Group do?

The Western Isles Transport Preservation Group (WITPG) is a voluntary run charitable organisation made up of commercial vehicle enthusiasts. The aims of the Group are: 1) To record and promote the transport history of the Outer Hebrides. 2) To organise related events and activities. and, 3) Where possible, to restore vehicles of historical importance to the isles.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Western Isles Transport Preservation Group

Answers Western Isles Transport Preservation Group 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: 14 November 2005
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Western Isles Transport Preservation Group registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Isles Transport Preservation Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Western Isles Transport Preservation Group. 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 Western Isles Transport Preservation Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Western Isles Transport Preservation Group as a registered charity (number SC036956) 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 Transport Preservation Group's charity number?: Western Isles Transport Preservation Group's charity number is SC036956. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC036956?: Search SC036956 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 Transport Preservation Group do?: The Western Isles Transport Preservation Group (WITPG) is a voluntary run charitable organisation made up of commercial vehicle enthusiasts. The aims of the Group are: 1) To record and promote the transport history of the Outer Hebrides. 2) To organise related events and activities. and, 3) Where possible, to restore vehicles of historical importance to the isles.
Does Western Isles Transport Preservation Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Transport Preservation Group. 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 Transport Preservation Group?: Western Isles Transport Preservation Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.witpg.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 Western Isles Transport Preservation Group registered as a charity?: Western Isles Transport Preservation Group was entered on the register on 14 November 2005.

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.