--- title: "Portsonachan Village Hall — check charity number SC027535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portsonachan Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027535. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsonachan-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:20:53.728Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portsonachan Village Hall is a registered charity (number SC027535) 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 citizenship or community development; 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 £22,565 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Portsonachan Village Hall? Registered charity number SC027535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,565 Website [orchyandawe.co.uk/portsonachan-hall](https://orchyandawe.co.uk/portsonachan-hall/) ## What does Portsonachan Village Hall do? The Portsonachan Village Hall Trustees/committee members run events for the community with a view of raising funds to help with maintenance, repairs and running costs of this important community facility. The hall is also let to community groups such as the bowling club, community library, craft club and the Fitness, Fun & Flexibility club. The hall committee have planning permission for the refurbishment of the hall building including a small extension to the rear of the building . The hall committee are currently raising funds to progress to building warrant stage and where possible grants… ## What causes is Portsonachan Village Hall registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Portsonachan Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsonachan Village Hall 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=portsonachan-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://orchyandawe.co.uk/portsonachan-hall/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portsonachan Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Portsonachan Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027535) 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 Portsonachan Village Hall's charity number? Portsonachan Village Hall's charity number is SC027535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027535? Search SC027535 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 Portsonachan Village Hall do? The Portsonachan Village Hall Trustees/committee members run events for the community with a view of raising funds to help with maintenance, repairs and running costs of this important community facility. The hall is also let to community groups such as the bowling club, community library, craft club and the Fitness, Fun & Flexibility club. The hall committee have planning permission for the refurbishment of the hall building including a small extension to the rear of the building . The hall committee are currently raising funds to progress to building warrant stage and where possible grants… Does Portsonachan Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsonachan Village Hall. 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 Portsonachan Village Hall? Portsonachan Village Hall's website is https://orchyandawe.co.uk/portsonachan-hall/ — 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=SC027535).