--- title: "Orkney Field Club (SCIO) — check charity number SC012459 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012459. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-field-club-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:43:32.275Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Field Club (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC012459) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £2,896 (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 Orkney Field Club (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC012459 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,896 Website [www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub) ## What does Orkney Field Club (SCIO) do? promote the study and conservation of the natural heritage of Orkney ## What causes is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Field Club (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Field Club (SCIO) 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-field-club-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Field Club (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Field Club (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012459) 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 Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number? Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s charity number is SC012459. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012459? Search SC012459 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 Field Club (SCIO) do? promote the study and conservation of the natural heritage of Orkney Does Orkney Field Club (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Field Club (SCIO). 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 Field Club (SCIO)? Orkney Field Club (SCIO)'s website is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/fieldclub — 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=SC012459).