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title: "Papay Community Association — check charity number SC022974 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Papay Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022974. 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/papay-community-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:00:04.598Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Papay Community Association is a registered charity (number SC022974) 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 £12,187 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Papay Community Association?

Registered charity number

SC022974

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Orkney Islands

Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30)

£12,187

Website

[www.papawestray.co.uk](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/)

## What does Papay Community Association do?

The PCA runs a community hall, which provides recreational and educational facilities for use by islanders and visitors. Facilities include a playpark, multi-gym, hall games, library, and clay pottery wheel. The PCA organises numerous events on Papa Westray, including community meals, community dances, concerts, workshops, films, and a major annual summer festival. Funds are raised every year for Children In Need, and sometimes for other charities.

## What causes is Papay Community Association registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Papay Community Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Papay Community Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Papay Community Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Papay Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022974) 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 Papay Community Association's charity number?

Papay Community Association's charity number is SC022974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC022974?

Search SC022974 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 Papay Community Association do?

The PCA runs a community hall, which provides recreational and educational facilities for use by islanders and visitors. Facilities include a playpark, multi-gym, hall games, library, and clay pottery wheel. The PCA organises numerous events on Papa Westray, including community meals, community dances, concerts, workshops, films, and a major annual summer festival. Funds are raised every year for Children In Need, and sometimes for other charities.

Does Papay Community Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Papay Community Association. 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 Papay Community Association?

Papay Community Association's website is http://www.papawestray.co.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=SC022974).