--- title: "Orkney Yole Association SCIO — check charity number SC051899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Yole Association SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051899. 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-yole-association-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:46.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Yole Association SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051899) 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 advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £1,041 (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 Yole Association SCIO? Registered charity number SC051899 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £1,041 Website [www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/YOLEASSOCIATION](https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/YOLEASSOCIATION/) ## What does Orkney Yole Association SCIO do? It is set up to transfer skills and knowledge around maintaining and sailing and constructing Orkney yoles, making known their traditional uses and promoting their use as sailing vessels. It does this through arranging taster sessions in the yoles for the local P7 primary school children and for local adults, organising week night sailing during the summer for yoles and participating in local regattas, hosting social evenings over the winter with a yole theme, selling its book 'The Orkney Yole' and outreach activities such as attendance at Portsoy traditiional boat festival. ## What causes is Orkney Yole Association SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Yole Association SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Yole Association 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-yole-association-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/YOLEASSOCIATION/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Yole Association SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Yole Association SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051899) 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 Yole Association SCIO's charity number? Orkney Yole Association SCIO's charity number is SC051899. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051899? Search SC051899 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 Yole Association SCIO do? It is set up to transfer skills and knowledge around maintaining and sailing and constructing Orkney yoles, making known their traditional uses and promoting their use as sailing vessels. It does this through arranging taster sessions in the yoles for the local P7 primary school children and for local adults, organising week night sailing during the summer for yoles and participating in local regattas, hosting social evenings over the winter with a yole theme, selling its book 'The Orkney Yole' and outreach activities such as attendance at Portsoy traditiional boat festival. Does Orkney Yole Association SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Yole Association 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 Yole Association SCIO? Orkney Yole Association SCIO's website is https://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/YOLEASSOCIATION/ — 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=SC051899).