--- title: "Pier Arts Centre — check charity number SC014815 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pier Arts Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014815. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/pier-arts-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:57.429Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pier Arts Centre is a registered charity (number SC014815) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £618,369 (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 Pier Arts Centre? Registered charity number SC014815 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £618,369 Website [www.pierartscentre.com](http://www.pierartscentre.com/) ## What does Pier Arts Centre do? The Pier Arts Centre is Orkney's principal art gallery and its leading independent museum. The Centre was founded in 1979 by Margaret Gardiner OBE (1904-2005) and its collection and buildings are held in trust for the people of Orkney. It cares for an important collection of 20th century modernist art and recently the collection has been extended to include significant 21st century works. The Pier Arts Centre also presents an accessible and engaging year-round programme of contemporary exhibitions, creative residencies and events featuring art from Orkney and beyond. The Pier Arts Centre is g… ## What causes is Pier Arts Centre registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pier Arts Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pier Arts Centre 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=pier-arts-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pierartscentre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pier Arts Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Pier Arts Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014815) 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 Pier Arts Centre's charity number? Pier Arts Centre's charity number is SC014815. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014815? Search SC014815 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 Pier Arts Centre do? The Pier Arts Centre is Orkney's principal art gallery and its leading independent museum. The Centre was founded in 1979 by Margaret Gardiner OBE (1904-2005) and its collection and buildings are held in trust for the people of Orkney. It cares for an important collection of 20th century modernist art and recently the collection has been extended to include significant 21st century works. The Pier Arts Centre also presents an accessible and engaging year-round programme of contemporary exhibitions, creative residencies and events featuring art from Orkney and beyond. The Pier Arts Centre is g… Does Pier Arts Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pier Arts Centre. 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 Pier Arts Centre? Pier Arts Centre's website is http://www.pierartscentre.com — 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=SC014815).