--- title: "Opportunities In Retirement Ayr — check charity number SC005639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opportunities In Retirement Ayr a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005639. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opportunities-in-retirement-ayr retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:19:02.670Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opportunities In Retirement Ayr is a registered charity (number SC005639) 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 health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £55,571 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Opportunities In Retirement Ayr? Registered charity number SC005639 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £55,571 Website [www.oirayr.org.uk](http://www.oirayr.org.uk/) ## What does Opportunities In Retirement Ayr do? We organise and support group activities for the over 50s from art to walking, with indoor and outdoor activities lead by volunteer group leaders. The charity provides oversight of the groups. ## What causes is Opportunities In Retirement Ayr registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opportunities In Retirement Ayr yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opportunities In Retirement Ayr 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=opportunities-in-retirement-ayr&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oirayr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opportunities In Retirement Ayr a legitimate charity? Yes. Opportunities In Retirement Ayr is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005639) 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 Opportunities In Retirement Ayr's charity number? Opportunities In Retirement Ayr's charity number is SC005639. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005639? Search SC005639 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 Opportunities In Retirement Ayr do? We organise and support group activities for the over 50s from art to walking, with indoor and outdoor activities lead by volunteer group leaders. The charity provides oversight of the groups. Does Opportunities In Retirement Ayr have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opportunities In Retirement Ayr. 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 Opportunities In Retirement Ayr? Opportunities In Retirement Ayr's website is http://www.oirayr.org.uk — 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=SC005639).