--- title: "Friends Of Bishop's House Iona — check charity number SC018285 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018285. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bishop-s-house-iona retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:23:02.461Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of Bishop's House Iona is a registered charity (number SC018285) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,254 (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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona? Registered charity number SC018285 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,254 Website [www.friendsofbishopshouse.com](http://www.friendsofbishopshouse.com/) ## What does Friends Of Bishop's House Iona do? The charity was set up to provide additional support to Bishop's House retreat on the Isle of Iona. It does not assist financially or otherwise with the day to day running or structural matters, but provides 'niceties' that enhance the guest experience. It also offers bursaries that enable guests to visit who may struggle to do so financially. ## What causes is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Bishop's House Iona yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Bishop's House Iona 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=friends-of-bishop-s-house-iona&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofbishopshouse.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of Bishop's House Iona a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of Bishop's House Iona is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018285) 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number? Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's charity number is SC018285. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC018285? Search SC018285 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona do? The charity was set up to provide additional support to Bishop's House retreat on the Isle of Iona. It does not assist financially or otherwise with the day to day running or structural matters, but provides 'niceties' that enhance the guest experience. It also offers bursaries that enable guests to visit who may struggle to do so financially. Does Friends Of Bishop's House Iona have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Bishop's House Iona. 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 Friends Of Bishop's House Iona? Friends Of Bishop's House Iona's website is http://www.friendsofbishopshouse.com/ — 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=SC018285).