Is Writing Orkney a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Writing Orkney as a registered charity (number SC039924) 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 Writing Orkney's charity number?

Writing Orkney's charity number is SC039924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039924?

Search SC039924 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 Writing Orkney have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Writing 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 Writing Orkney?

Writing Orkney's website listed in our register data is http://www.gmbfellowship.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 Writing Orkney registered as a charity?

Writing Orkney was entered on the register on 7 October 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039924SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Writing Orkney

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

Writing Orkney 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 Writing Orkney?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,905
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £8,574
Registered charity number: SC039924
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.gmbfellowship.org.uk

Quick answer

Writing Orkney (number SC039924) 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 Writing Orkney do?

Writing Orkney is set up to promote creative writing in Orkney, primarily through providing a platform for local writers and by publishing new material in digital and printed form. We also celebrate and promote the legacy of Orkney writers past and present.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Writing Orkney

Answers Writing Orkney gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 7 October 2008
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Writing Orkney registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Writing Orkney yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Writing 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 Writing Orkney a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Writing Orkney as a registered charity (number SC039924) 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 Writing Orkney's charity number?: Writing Orkney's charity number is SC039924. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039924?: Search SC039924 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 Writing Orkney do?: Writing Orkney is set up to promote creative writing in Orkney, primarily through providing a platform for local writers and by publishing new material in digital and printed form. We also celebrate and promote the legacy of Orkney writers past and present.
Does Writing Orkney have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Writing 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 Writing Orkney?: Writing Orkney's website listed in our register data is http://www.gmbfellowship.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 Writing Orkney registered as a charity?: Writing Orkney was entered on the register on 7 October 2008.

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.