--- title: "Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre — check charity number SC028672 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028672. 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 primaril" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shiresmill-therapy-riding-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:33:46.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre is a registered charity (number SC028672) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £39,855 (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 Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre? Registered charity number SC028672 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £39,855 Website [www.Shiresmill.org](http://www.shiresmill.org/) ## What does Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre do? We provide both therapeutic riding and other equine related sessions to people of all ages and abilities with additional support needs. Physically riding can affect balance, posture, coordination and muscle control. The benefits of therapeutic riding are well documented, but increasingly the addition of equine facilitated ground sessions have enabled a closer connection with the horse on the ground. There is increasing evidence of the huge impact that working with the horse solely on the ground can have. These are quiet sessions encouraging the participant to create their own relationship wi… ## What causes is Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre 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. 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Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre's charity number is SC028672. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028672? Search SC028672 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 Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre do? We provide both therapeutic riding and other equine related sessions to people of all ages and abilities with additional support needs. Physically riding can affect balance, posture, coordination and muscle control. The benefits of therapeutic riding are well documented, but increasingly the addition of equine facilitated ground sessions have enabled a closer connection with the horse on the ground. There is increasing evidence of the huge impact that working with the horse solely on the ground can have. These are quiet sessions encouraging the participant to create their own relationship wi… Does Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre. 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 Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre? Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre's website is http://www.Shiresmill.org — 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=SC028672).