--- title: "Shetland UHI — check charity number SC050701 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shetland UHI a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050701. 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-uhi retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:17:51.838Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shetland UHI is a registered charity (number SC050701) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £6,995,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 UHI? Registered charity number SC050701 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £6,995,000 Website [www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk](https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/) ## What does Shetland UHI do? UHI Shetland is set up to be an educational and training provider for the people of the Shetland Islands, Highlands and Islands region and beyond. We offer inspirational learning, influential training, and innovative research in the heart of Shetland’s community. We offer everything from school phase through to all post-secondary school learning, from access level through to PhD. We offer more ways to learn through our connected tertiary partnership. We offer a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for industry. We can work with employers to identify training… ## What causes is Shetland UHI registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland UHI yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shetland UHI 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-uhi&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland UHI a legitimate charity? Yes. Shetland UHI is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050701) 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 UHI's charity number? Shetland UHI's charity number is SC050701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050701? Search SC050701 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 UHI do? UHI Shetland is set up to be an educational and training provider for the people of the Shetland Islands, Highlands and Islands region and beyond. We offer inspirational learning, influential training, and innovative research in the heart of Shetland’s community. We offer everything from school phase through to all post-secondary school learning, from access level through to PhD. We offer more ways to learn through our connected tertiary partnership. We offer a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for industry. We can work with employers to identify training… Does Shetland UHI have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland UHI. 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 UHI? Shetland UHI's website is https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.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=SC050701).