--- title: "Dark Island Trust — check charity number SC030385 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dark Island Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030385. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dark-island-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:52:54.100Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dark Island Trust is a registered charity (number SC030385) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £3,810 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dark Island Trust? Registered charity number SC030385 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,810 Website [www.darkisland.co.uk](http://www.darkisland.co.uk/) ## What does Dark Island Trust do? The Dark Island Trust exists to advance the education of the public in traditional Scottish performing arts and to promote these by providing opportunities for new artists to perform in public. We have a ceilidh band, Dark Island, which plays for a variety of community events and private ceilidhs. We donate the proceeds of all our ceilidhs to charities nominated by band members at the end of each year. ## What causes is Dark Island Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dark Island Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dark Island Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dark-island-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.darkisland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dark Island Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Dark Island Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030385) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dark Island Trust's charity number? Dark Island Trust's charity number is SC030385. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030385? Search SC030385 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 Dark Island Trust do? The Dark Island Trust exists to advance the education of the public in traditional Scottish performing arts and to promote these by providing opportunities for new artists to perform in public. We have a ceilidh band, Dark Island, which plays for a variety of community events and private ceilidhs. We donate the proceeds of all our ceilidhs to charities nominated by band members at the end of each year. Does Dark Island Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dark Island 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 Dark Island Trust? Dark Island Trust's website is http://www.darkisland.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC030385).