--- title: "Fair Isle Development Company — check charity number SC046448 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fair Isle Development Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046448. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fair-isle-development-company retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:14:56.061Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fair Isle Development Company is a registered charity (number SC046448) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £48,490 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Fair Isle Development Company? Registered charity number SC046448 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £48,490 ## What does Fair Isle Development Company do? FIDC is set up to promote activities aimed at improving the lives of current and new islanders. We are primarily focused on housing and population growth as identified as a key priority by the community. We are involved in supporting infrastructure projects that will make Fair Isle an attractive and prosperous place to live and work, whether that be transport and connectivity or making use of island assets to provide facilities and business opportunities. We are investigating how to support our off grid electricity supply, tourism opportunities and employment prospects. ## What causes is Fair Isle Development Company registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fair Isle Development Company yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fair Isle Development Company 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=fair-isle-development-company&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fair Isle Development Company a legitimate charity? Yes. Fair Isle Development Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046448) 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 Development Company's charity number? Fair Isle Development Company's charity number is SC046448. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046448? Search SC046448 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 Development Company do? FIDC is set up to promote activities aimed at improving the lives of current and new islanders. We are primarily focused on housing and population growth as identified as a key priority by the community. We are involved in supporting infrastructure projects that will make Fair Isle an attractive and prosperous place to live and work, whether that be transport and connectivity or making use of island assets to provide facilities and business opportunities. We are investigating how to support our off grid electricity supply, tourism opportunities and employment prospects. Does Fair Isle Development Company have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fair Isle Development Company. 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 Development Company? Fair Isle Development Company does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC046448).