--- title: "Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society — check charity number SC053569 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053569. 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-west-mainland-agricultural-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:27:15.947Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society is a registered charity (number SC053569) 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; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £77,689 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 West Mainland Agricultural Society? Registered charity number SC053569 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £77,689 ## What does Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society do? Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society is set up primarily to organise and run the annual Orkney West Mainland agricultural show along with ploughing match and farmers ball. The show park is a facility available to the community and is rented out to other local clubs and societies over the course of the year. ## What causes is Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society 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-west-mainland-agricultural-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053569) 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 West Mainland Agricultural Society's charity number? Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society's charity number is SC053569. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053569? Search SC053569 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 West Mainland Agricultural Society do? Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society is set up primarily to organise and run the annual Orkney West Mainland agricultural show along with ploughing match and farmers ball. The show park is a facility available to the community and is rented out to other local clubs and societies over the course of the year. Does Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society. 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 West Mainland Agricultural Society? Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society 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=SC053569).