--- title: "Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society — check charity number SC006293 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006293. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-orkney-shetland-benevolent-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:39:21.319Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society is a registered charity (number SC006293) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £5,783 (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 Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society? Registered charity number SC006293 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,783 Website [gosbenevolentsociety.co.uk](http://gosbenevolentsociety.co.uk/) ## What does Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society do? To give help to people from Orkney or Shetland who are in Glasgow and need some financial aid. ## What causes is Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society 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=glasgow-orkney-shetland-benevolent-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://gosbenevolentsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006293) 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 Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society's charity number? Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society's charity number is SC006293. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006293? Search SC006293 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 Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society do? To give help to people from Orkney or Shetland who are in Glasgow and need some financial aid. Does Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society. 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 Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society? Glasgow Orkney & Shetland Benevolent Society's website is http://gosbenevolentsociety.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](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=SC006293).