--- title: "Opportunities In Retirement — check charity number SC012153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opportunities In Retirement a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012153. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opportunities-in-retirement retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:35:33.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opportunities In Retirement is a registered charity (number SC012153) 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 £44,776 (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 Opportunities In Retirement? Registered charity number SC012153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £44,776 Website [www.oirlargs.org.uk](http://www.oirlargs.org.uk/) ## What does Opportunities In Retirement do? To provide a range of interesting and locally accessible activities for those aged 50 and over in Largs, Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie, Fairlie, and West Kilbride. For the most part the skills of Members are utilised and both old and new Members are encouraged to suggest and help to promote additions to our large list of Activities. Our Activities include, Line Dancing, Dancing, Ukulele, Drama, Calligraphy, Italian – Beginners and Advanced, Keyboard, Singing for Fun, Jewellery Making, Philosophy, Yarn Matters, Geology, Book Club, Level and Hill Walking, Tai-Chi, Pilates, French – Beginners and Int… ## What causes is Opportunities In Retirement 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 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opportunities In Retirement 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&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oirlargs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opportunities In Retirement a legitimate charity? Yes. Opportunities In Retirement is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012153) 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's charity number? Opportunities In Retirement's charity number is SC012153. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012153? Search SC012153 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 do? To provide a range of interesting and locally accessible activities for those aged 50 and over in Largs, Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie, Fairlie, and West Kilbride. For the most part the skills of Members are utilised and both old and new Members are encouraged to suggest and help to promote additions to our large list of Activities. Our Activities include, Line Dancing, Dancing, Ukulele, Drama, Calligraphy, Italian – Beginners and Advanced, Keyboard, Singing for Fun, Jewellery Making, Philosophy, Yarn Matters, Geology, Book Club, Level and Hill Walking, Tai-Chi, Pilates, French – Beginners and Int… Does Opportunities In Retirement have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opportunities In Retirement. 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? Opportunities In Retirement's website is http://www.oirlargs.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=SC012153).