--- title: "North Yell Development Council — check charity number SC030659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Yell Development Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030659. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/north-yell-development-council retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:36.580Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Yell Development Council is a registered charity (number SC030659) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £2,200,691 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 North Yell Development Council? Registered charity number SC030659 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £2,200,691 ## What does North Yell Development Council do? North Yell Development Council is a community development group with membership open to residents in our geographic area. Consultation in our area is undertaken to determine community priorities and produce a community development plan. The owns a windfarm through a subsidiary company, with profits donated to NYDC. The profits are used to implement the development plan and so provide benefit to the community. The group also earns income from infrastructure provided to promote economic development. This includes a marina and business park. The group has recently purchased a local shop under a… ## What causes is North Yell Development Council registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Yell Development Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Yell Development Council 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=north-yell-development-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Yell Development Council a legitimate charity? Yes. North Yell Development Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030659) 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 North Yell Development Council's charity number? North Yell Development Council's charity number is SC030659. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030659? Search SC030659 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 North Yell Development Council do? North Yell Development Council is a community development group with membership open to residents in our geographic area. Consultation in our area is undertaken to determine community priorities and produce a community development plan. The owns a windfarm through a subsidiary company, with profits donated to NYDC. The profits are used to implement the development plan and so provide benefit to the community. The group also earns income from infrastructure provided to promote economic development. This includes a marina and business park. The group has recently purchased a local shop under a… Does North Yell Development Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Yell Development Council. 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 North Yell Development Council? North Yell Development Council 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=SC030659).