--- title: "Friends Of The Hoy Kirk — check charity number SC034605 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of The Hoy Kirk a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC034605. the advancement of education 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/friends-of-the-hoy-kirk retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:34.243Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of The Hoy Kirk is a registered charity (number SC034605) 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 education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £35,944 (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 Friends Of The Hoy Kirk? Registered charity number SC034605 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £35,944 ## What does Friends Of The Hoy Kirk do? The friends of Hoy Kirk was set up for the members and wider community as a place for worship as well as create a safe and warm space for the community to gather, socialise and learn about its rich heritage ## What causes is Friends Of The Hoy Kirk registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of The Hoy Kirk yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of The Hoy Kirk 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-the-hoy-kirk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of The Hoy Kirk a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of The Hoy Kirk is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC034605) 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 The Hoy Kirk's charity number? Friends Of The Hoy Kirk's charity number is SC034605. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034605? Search SC034605 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 The Hoy Kirk do? The friends of Hoy Kirk was set up for the members and wider community as a place for worship as well as create a safe and warm space for the community to gather, socialise and learn about its rich heritage Does Friends Of The Hoy Kirk have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of The Hoy Kirk. 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 The Hoy Kirk? Friends Of The Hoy Kirk 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=SC034605).