--- title: "New Life Shetland — check charity number SC049386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Life Shetland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049386. the advancement of education charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-life-shetland retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:03.939Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Life Shetland is a registered charity (number SC049386) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £263,093 (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 New Life Shetland? Registered charity number SC049386 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £263,093 Website [www.newslifeshetland.com](http://www.newslifeshetland.com/) ## What does New Life Shetland do? We are a Christian Church set up to provide a number of services to the local community. ## What causes is New Life Shetland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Life Shetland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Life Shetland 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=new-life-shetland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newslifeshetland.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Life Shetland a legitimate charity? Yes. New Life Shetland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049386) 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 New Life Shetland's charity number? New Life Shetland's charity number is SC049386. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049386? Search SC049386 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 New Life Shetland do? We are a Christian Church set up to provide a number of services to the local community. Does New Life Shetland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Life Shetland. 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 New Life Shetland? New Life Shetland's website is http://www.newslifeshetland.com — 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=SC049386).