--- title: "Harris Charity Shop SCIO — check charity number SC051901 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harris Charity Shop SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051901. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harris-charity-shop-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:23.913Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harris Charity Shop SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051901) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £55,362 (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 Harris Charity Shop SCIO? Registered charity number SC051901 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £55,362 ## What does Harris Charity Shop SCIO do? The predecessor of Harris Charity Shop, Harris Disabled Group was set up in 1977 to provide assistance to people with disabilities in Harris. Harris Charity Shop became a SCIO in 2022. The Shop sells donated second hand quality goods and donated knitted and craft items. It also purchases goods eg toys, wool, craft goods for re-sale. The Shop is manned entirely by volunteers and is open 10am to 5pm during the summer season and is open on reduced hours during the winter season. Each year the Charity disburses its profits to local charities. This year a total of £15,000 was disbursed… ## What causes is Harris Charity Shop SCIO registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harris Charity Shop SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harris Charity Shop SCIO 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=harris-charity-shop-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harris Charity Shop SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Harris Charity Shop SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051901) 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 Harris Charity Shop SCIO's charity number? Harris Charity Shop SCIO's charity number is SC051901. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051901? Search SC051901 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 Harris Charity Shop SCIO do? The predecessor of Harris Charity Shop, Harris Disabled Group was set up in 1977 to provide assistance to people with disabilities in Harris. Harris Charity Shop became a SCIO in 2022. The Shop sells donated second hand quality goods and donated knitted and craft items. It also purchases goods eg toys, wool, craft goods for re-sale. The Shop is manned entirely by volunteers and is open 10am to 5pm during the summer season and is open on reduced hours during the winter season. Each year the Charity disburses its profits to local charities. This year a total of £15,000 was disbursed… Does Harris Charity Shop SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harris Charity Shop SCIO. 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 Harris Charity Shop SCIO? Harris Charity Shop SCIO 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=SC051901).