Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust
Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Shetland Islands.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC011160
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Shetland Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £2,494,920
- Website
- www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk
What does Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust do?
Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust undertakes biological monitoring on Fair Isle. Maintaining and collecting long term data on seabirds and migration patterns, and inputting to national datasets. and contributing to research programmes. We operate a Ranger service for the benefit of all visitors to Fair Isle. The FIBO Lodge provides full board accommodation and facilities for researchers, general guests and essential workers. It also acts as a tourist information centre and is used by the community.
What causes is Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fair Isle Bird Observatory 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011160) 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 Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust's charity number?
- Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust's charity number is SC011160. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC011160?
- Search SC011160 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 Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust do?
- Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust undertakes biological monitoring on Fair Isle. Maintaining and collecting long term data on seabirds and migration patterns, and inputting to national datasets. and contributing to research programmes. We operate a Ranger service for the benefit of all visitors to Fair Isle. The FIBO Lodge provides full board accommodation and facilities for researchers, general guests and essential workers. It also acts as a tourist information centre and is used by the community.
- Does Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fair Isle Bird Observatory 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 Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust?
- Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust's website is http://www.fairislebirdobs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.