--- title: "Shetland Recreational Trust — check charity number SC002179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shetland Recreational Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002179. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes 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-recreational-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:34:51.605Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shetland Recreational Trust is a registered charity (number SC002179) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,279,758 (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 Recreational Trust? Registered charity number SC002179 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) £7,279,758 Website [www.srt.org.uk](http://www.srt.org.uk/) ## What does Shetland Recreational Trust do? We are a leisure trust providing facilities and services to the community of Shetland. We have 8 leisure facilities across the mainland and three main islands of Shetland, providing swimming pools, gyms, courts, pitches, all weather facilities etc. We offer a very good value membership option for individuals and households. ## What causes is Shetland Recreational Trust registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Recreational Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shetland Recreational 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-recreational-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.srt.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland Recreational Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Shetland Recreational Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002179) 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 Recreational Trust's charity number? Shetland Recreational Trust's charity number is SC002179. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002179? Search SC002179 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 Recreational Trust do? We are a leisure trust providing facilities and services to the community of Shetland. We have 8 leisure facilities across the mainland and three main islands of Shetland, providing swimming pools, gyms, courts, pitches, all weather facilities etc. We offer a very good value membership option for individuals and households. Does Shetland Recreational Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Recreational 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 Recreational Trust? Shetland Recreational Trust's website is http://www.srt.org.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=SC002179).