--- title: "Solas Eige SCIO — check charity number SC051647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Solas Eige SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051647. the advancement of religion 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/solas-eige-scio retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:08:28.872Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Solas Eige SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051647) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £26,307 (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 Solas Eige SCIO? Registered charity number SC051647 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,307 ## What does Solas Eige SCIO do? The charity is set up to acquire St Columba's church, repair and transform it into the Solas Eige Centre. To this end, we have aplied for funding from the Scottish Land Fund and the Architectural Heritage Fund to carry out all necessary conservation report, feasibility studies, including completign a business plan, all of which have informed our preparations for a Stage 2 Scottish Land Fund application. ## What causes is Solas Eige SCIO registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Solas Eige SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Solas Eige SCIO 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=solas-eige-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Solas Eige SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Solas Eige SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051647) 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 Solas Eige SCIO's charity number? Solas Eige SCIO's charity number is SC051647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051647? Search SC051647 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 Solas Eige SCIO do? The charity is set up to acquire St Columba's church, repair and transform it into the Solas Eige Centre. To this end, we have aplied for funding from the Scottish Land Fund and the Architectural Heritage Fund to carry out all necessary conservation report, feasibility studies, including completign a business plan, all of which have informed our preparations for a Stage 2 Scottish Land Fund application. Does Solas Eige SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Solas Eige SCIO. 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 Solas Eige SCIO? Solas Eige SCIO 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=SC051647).