--- title: "Shetland Charitable Trust — check charity number SC027025 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shetland Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027025. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shetland-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:17:48.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shetland Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC027025) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £7,084,000 (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 Shetland Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC027025 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,084,000 Website [www.shetlandcharitabletrust.co.uk](http://www.shetlandcharitabletrust.co.uk/) ## What does Shetland Charitable Trust do? The Shetland Charitable Trust is a charity set up to benefit the people of Shetland, especially in the areas of social care and welfare. arts, culture, sport and recreation. the environment, natural history and heritage. The Trust was set up to receive and disburse money paid by the oil industry to the local community as compensation for the new terminal operating in Shetland. ## What causes is Shetland Charitable Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shetland Charitable Trust 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=shetland-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shetlandcharitabletrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shetland Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027025) 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 Shetland Charitable Trust's charity number? Shetland Charitable Trust's charity number is SC027025. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027025? Search SC027025 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 Shetland Charitable Trust do? The Shetland Charitable Trust is a charity set up to benefit the people of Shetland, especially in the areas of social care and welfare. arts, culture, sport and recreation. the environment, natural history and heritage. The Trust was set up to receive and disburse money paid by the oil industry to the local community as compensation for the new terminal operating in Shetland. Does Shetland Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Charitable Trust. 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 Shetland Charitable Trust? Shetland Charitable Trust's website is http://www.shetlandcharitabletrust.co.uk — 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=SC027025).