--- title: "Papay Development Trust — check charity number SC029585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Papay Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029585. 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-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:57:16.471Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Papay Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC029585) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £191,556 (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 Papay Development Trust? Registered charity number SC029585 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £191,556 Website [www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/) ## What does Papay Development Trust do? • Worked in partnership to help improve the well-being and community spirit of the island community. • Provided 3 housing units for affordable rent, and acquired two empty homes for refurbishment • Continued to employ a community development manager • Provided community market garden facilities to grow local food • Operated a community heritage & art centre and a small boat service. • Refurbishment of heritage building at Nouster boat store • Community engagement to develop an island carbon audit and community climate action plan • Operate a community transport… ## What causes is Papay Development Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Papay Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Papay Development Trust 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=papay-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Papay Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Papay Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029585) 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 Development Trust's charity number? Papay Development Trust's charity number is SC029585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029585? Search SC029585 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 Development Trust do? • Worked in partnership to help improve the well-being and community spirit of the island community. • Provided 3 housing units for affordable rent, and acquired two empty homes for refurbishment • Continued to employ a community development manager • Provided community market garden facilities to grow local food • Operated a community heritage & art centre and a small boat service. • Refurbishment of heritage building at Nouster boat store • Community engagement to develop an island carbon audit and community climate action plan • Operate a community transport… Does Papay Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Papay Development Trust. 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 Development Trust? Papay Development Trust's website is http://www.papawestray.co.uk/development-trust/ — 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=SC029585).