--- title: "Shapinsay Community Association — check charity number SC026881 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shapinsay Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC026881. 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/shapinsay-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:39:09.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shapinsay Community Association is a registered charity (number SC026881) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £4,113 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Shapinsay Community Association? Registered charity number SC026881 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £4,113 ## What does Shapinsay Community Association do? The Association is a charitable, unincorporated association. The purposes and administration arrangements are set out in our constitution. All of the Association’s trustees are appointed or reappointed at our annual general meeting, which is held in September each year. Our purposes, as recorded in our constitution, are: - a) b) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Shapinsay by associating with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time o… ## What causes is Shapinsay Community Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shapinsay Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shapinsay 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? 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=shapinsay-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shapinsay Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Shapinsay Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC026881) 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 Shapinsay Community Association's charity number? Shapinsay Community Association's charity number is SC026881. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC026881? Search SC026881 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 Shapinsay Community Association do? The Association is a charitable, unincorporated association. The purposes and administration arrangements are set out in our constitution. All of the Association’s trustees are appointed or reappointed at our annual general meeting, which is held in September each year. Our purposes, as recorded in our constitution, are: - a) b) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Shapinsay by associating with local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time o… Does Shapinsay Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shapinsay 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 Shapinsay Community Association? Shapinsay Community Association 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=SC026881).