--- title: "Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club — check charity number SC023998 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023998. 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" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shapinsay-lunch-friendship-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:34:06.268Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club is a registered charity (number SC023998) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 £3,708 (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 Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club? Registered charity number SC023998 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,708 ## What does Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club do? The charity meets fortnightly during school term time, to provide a 2 course lunch for over 50s on the island and the charity organises speakers, film shows and games and celebrate Christmas, birthdays and Burns Night. ## What causes is Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club registered for? 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club 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-lunch-friendship-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023998) 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 Lunch/Friendship Club's charity number? Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club's charity number is SC023998. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023998? Search SC023998 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 Lunch/Friendship Club do? The charity meets fortnightly during school term time, to provide a 2 course lunch for over 50s on the island and the charity organises speakers, film shows and games and celebrate Christmas, birthdays and Burns Night. Does Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club. 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 Lunch/Friendship Club? Shapinsay Lunch/Friendship Club 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=SC023998).