--- title: "Silt — check charity number SC043696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Silt a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043696. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/silt retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:58:54.565Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Silt is a registered charity (number SC043696) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Silt? Registered charity number SC043696 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles ## What does Silt do? The organisation's purposes are to advance community development in Scotland through: 4.1 promoting interest in and understanding of the Scottish Community Land Ownership movement throughout the world. 4.2 raising awareness of the benefits and successes brought about by the land being owned and managed by the communities that live and work on it. 4.3 highlighting the achievements of Community Land Ownership in creating vibrant, confident and successful communities, often in the most peripheral parts of Scotland which hitherto suffered emigration and decline. and 4.4 offering opportunities… ## What causes is Silt registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Silt yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Silt 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=silt&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Silt a legitimate charity? Yes. Silt is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043696) 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 Silt's charity number? Silt's charity number is SC043696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043696? Search SC043696 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 Silt do? The organisation's purposes are to advance community development in Scotland through: 4.1 promoting interest in and understanding of the Scottish Community Land Ownership movement throughout the world. 4.2 raising awareness of the benefits and successes brought about by the land being owned and managed by the communities that live and work on it. 4.3 highlighting the achievements of Community Land Ownership in creating vibrant, confident and successful communities, often in the most peripheral parts of Scotland which hitherto suffered emigration and decline. and 4.4 offering opportunities… Does Silt have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Silt. 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 Silt? Silt 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=SC043696).