--- title: "Employability Orkney — check charity number SC036972 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Employability Orkney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036972. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/employability-orkney retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:19:24.634Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Employability Orkney is a registered charity (number SC036972) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £343,563 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Employability Orkney? Registered charity number SC036972 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £343,563 Website [www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/employability](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/employability) ## What does Employability Orkney do? The principal activity of the company is to develop projects which fulfil the company's objectives, which are: a) To assist individuals who are disadvantaged/socially excluded in the community to secure paid employment opportunities with appropriate and sustained employment support. b) To tackle negative issues about employing individuals with additional support needs by promoting the benefits of a diverse workforce for the local labour market. c) To promote social inclusion in the Orkney community by means of improving individuals' employability. d) To relieve poverty through the provisio… ## What causes is Employability Orkney registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Employability Orkney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Employability Orkney 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=employability-orkney&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/employability) ## Frequently asked questions Is Employability Orkney a legitimate charity? Yes. Employability Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036972) 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 Employability Orkney's charity number? Employability Orkney's charity number is SC036972. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036972? Search SC036972 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 Employability Orkney do? The principal activity of the company is to develop projects which fulfil the company's objectives, which are: a) To assist individuals who are disadvantaged/socially excluded in the community to secure paid employment opportunities with appropriate and sustained employment support. b) To tackle negative issues about employing individuals with additional support needs by promoting the benefits of a diverse workforce for the local labour market. c) To promote social inclusion in the Orkney community by means of improving individuals' employability. d) To relieve poverty through the provisio… Does Employability Orkney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Employability 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 Employability Orkney? Employability Orkney's website is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/employability — 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=SC036972).