Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Shetland Islands.
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What are the key facts about Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust?
- Registered charity number
- SC020979
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Shetland Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £62,437
What does Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust do?
HWS was set up to rescue, rehabilitate and release abandoned, injured and unwell marine mammals by providing facilities for their care, as well as provide information and education to the wider public.
What causes is Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020979) 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 Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust's charity number?
- Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust's charity number is SC020979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC020979?
- Search SC020979 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 Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust do?
- HWS was set up to rescue, rehabilitate and release abandoned, injured and unwell marine mammals by providing facilities for their care, as well as provide information and education to the wider public.
- Does Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust. 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 Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust?
- Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary Trust's website is http://www.hillswickwildlifesanctuary.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.