--- title: "Queer Orcades — check charity number SC054135 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Queer Orcades a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054135. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/queer-orcades retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:08.841Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Queer Orcades is a registered charity (number SC054135) 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 promotion of equality and diversity. 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 Queer Orcades? Registered charity number SC054135 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands ## What does Queer Orcades do? Purposes 4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) The promotion of equality and diversity b) Working in the community to advance community development ## What causes is Queer Orcades registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Queer Orcades yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Queer Orcades 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=queer-orcades&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Queer Orcades a legitimate charity? Yes. Queer Orcades is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054135) 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 Queer Orcades's charity number? Queer Orcades's charity number is SC054135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054135? Search SC054135 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 Queer Orcades do? Purposes 4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) The promotion of equality and diversity b) Working in the community to advance community development Does Queer Orcades have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Queer Orcades. 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 Queer Orcades? Queer Orcades does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC054135).