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Registered charity · No. SC016969Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Shetland Islands

Foula Electricity Trust

Foula Electricity Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Shetland Islands.

Quick answer

Foula Electricity Trust is a registered charity (number SC016969) 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. Its latest reported income was £314,986 (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 Foula Electricity Trust?

Registered charity number
SC016969
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Shetland Islands
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£314,986

What does Foula Electricity Trust do?

It exists to provide an electricity supply to the residents and businesses on the Island of Foula, which is not connected to any existing electricity network. The charity provides electricity through its own renewable electricity generation system.

What causes is Foula Electricity Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Foula Electricity Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foula Electricity 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 Foula Electricity Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Foula Electricity Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016969) 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 Foula Electricity Trust's charity number?
Foula Electricity Trust's charity number is SC016969. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016969?
Search SC016969 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 Foula Electricity Trust do?
It exists to provide an electricity supply to the residents and businesses on the Island of Foula, which is not connected to any existing electricity network. The charity provides electricity through its own renewable electricity generation system.
Does Foula Electricity Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foula Electricity 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 Foula Electricity Trust?
Foula Electricity Trust 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.