--- title: "Orkney Federation SWI — check charity number SC027946 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Federation SWI a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027946. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-federation-swi retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:28.544Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Federation SWI is a registered charity (number SC027946) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £8,879 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Orkney Federation SWI? Registered charity number SC027946 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £8,879 ## What does Orkney Federation SWI do? We coordinate the local branches of the SWI ## What causes is Orkney Federation SWI registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Federation SWI yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Federation SWI 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=orkney-federation-swi&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Federation SWI a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Federation SWI is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027946) 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 Orkney Federation SWI's charity number? Orkney Federation SWI's charity number is SC027946. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027946? Search SC027946 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 Orkney Federation SWI do? We coordinate the local branches of the SWI Does Orkney Federation SWI have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Federation SWI. 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 Orkney Federation SWI? Orkney Federation SWI 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=SC027946).