Is Westray Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Westray Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC023042) 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 Westray Heritage Trust's charity number?

Westray Heritage Trust's charity number is SC023042. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023042?

Search SC023042 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 Westray Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westray Heritage Trust. 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 Westray Heritage Trust?

Westray Heritage Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.westrayheritage.co.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 Westray Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

Westray Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 25 August 1994.

Registered charity · No. SC023042Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Westray Heritage Trust

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

Westray Heritage Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Westray Heritage Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £46,528
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £53,619
Registered charity number: SC023042
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.westrayheritage.co.uk

Quick answer

Westray Heritage Trust (number SC023042) 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 Westray Heritage Trust do?

The charity is to promote local Island heritage to the community and visitors through our Accredited Museum status, facilities and activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Westray Heritage Trust

Answers Westray Heritage Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 25 August 1994
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Westray Heritage Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Westray Heritage Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Westray Heritage Trust. 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 Westray Heritage Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Westray Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Westray Heritage Trust as a registered charity (number SC023042) 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 Westray Heritage Trust's charity number?: Westray Heritage Trust's charity number is SC023042. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023042?: Search SC023042 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 Westray Heritage Trust do?: The charity is to promote local Island heritage to the community and visitors through our Accredited Museum status, facilities and activities.
Does Westray Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westray Heritage Trust. 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 Westray Heritage Trust?: Westray Heritage Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.westrayheritage.co.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 Westray Heritage Trust registered as a charity?: Westray Heritage Trust was entered on the register on 25 August 1994.

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.