--- title: "Gruting & District Community Association — check charity number SC043542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gruting & District Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043542. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gruting-district-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:59:23.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gruting & District Community Association is a registered charity (number SC043542) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £4,860 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Gruting & District Community Association? Registered charity number SC043542 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £4,860 ## What does Gruting & District Community Association do? A place for the community to meet and have a cup of tea, party for children at Christmas, religious meetings on occasional Sundays as the church is in disrepair. but mostly for the community to meet together. ## What causes is Gruting & District Community Association registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gruting & District Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gruting & District Community Association 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. 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Gruting & District Community Association's charity number is SC043542. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043542? Search SC043542 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 Gruting & District Community Association do? A place for the community to meet and have a cup of tea, party for children at Christmas, religious meetings on occasional Sundays as the church is in disrepair. but mostly for the community to meet together. Does Gruting & District Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gruting & District Community Association. 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 Gruting & District Community Association? Gruting & District Community Association 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=SC043542).