--- title: "Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust — check charity number SC032029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC032029. 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/longhope-lifeboat-museum-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:04:36.185Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust is a registered charity (number SC032029) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £69,703 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust? Registered charity number SC032029 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £69,703 ## What does Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust do? Promote and develop in Orkney and elsewhere, general and specialist interest in the history of the Longhope Lifeboat and the Lifeboat Institution in general. the history of seafaring in Orkney elsewhere. the cultural, social and domestic and seafaring history of Orkney. Operate, manage, control, administer, maintain and develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and any other premises associated therewith in every respect as may seem appropriate including the operation of a shop or other establishment. Develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and establish and provide recreational, educational and ente… ## What causes is Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust 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=longhope-lifeboat-museum-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC032029) 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 Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust's charity number? Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust's charity number is SC032029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC032029? Search SC032029 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 Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust do? Promote and develop in Orkney and elsewhere, general and specialist interest in the history of the Longhope Lifeboat and the Lifeboat Institution in general. the history of seafaring in Orkney elsewhere. the cultural, social and domestic and seafaring history of Orkney. Operate, manage, control, administer, maintain and develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and any other premises associated therewith in every respect as may seem appropriate including the operation of a shop or other establishment. Develop the Longhope Lifeboat Museum and establish and provide recreational, educational and ente… Does Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Longhope Lifeboat Museum 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 Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust? Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust 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=SC032029).