--- title: "Sok — check charity number SC054469 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sok a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054469. the advancement of education 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/sok retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:08:33.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sok is a registered charity (number SC054469) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Sok? Registered charity number SC054469 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Shetland Islands Website [www.sokshetland.org](http://www.sokshetland.org/) ## What does Sok do? The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of education and (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science especially in relation to Shetland’s textile culture and heritage with a focus on knitting. ## What causes is Sok registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sok yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sok 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=sok&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sokshetland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sok a legitimate charity? Yes. Sok is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054469) 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 Sok's charity number? Sok's charity number is SC054469. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054469? Search SC054469 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 Sok do? The organisation’s purposes are: (a) the advancement of education and (b) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science especially in relation to Shetland’s textile culture and heritage with a focus on knitting. Does Sok have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sok. 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 Sok? Sok's website is http://www.sokshetland.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=SC054469).