--- title: "St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage — check charity number SC048646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048646. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-john-s-kirk-walls-heritage retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:23:18.092Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage is a registered charity (number SC048646) 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; 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. Its latest reported income was £4,992 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage? Registered charity number SC048646 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,992 Website [www.facebook.com/stjohnskirk](https://www.facebook.com/stjohnskirk) ## What does St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage do? Our aims are to keep the building (St John’s) in good repair, develop as a local heritage centre and promote community use of the building. Volunteers clean and decorate the building for and during the visitor season also before events (eg funerals). They also carry out basic maintenance work. In 2025 with grant assistance we produced our first professional exhibition, which was launched at an open day. The day included various activities and a display of the work of local artists. We actively collect and develop heritage-related material some of which is made available in the building and so… ## What causes is St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage 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=st-john-s-kirk-walls-heritage&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/stjohnskirk) ## Frequently asked questions Is St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage a legitimate charity? Yes. St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048646) 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 St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage's charity number? St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage's charity number is SC048646. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048646? Search SC048646 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 St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage do? Our aims are to keep the building (St John’s) in good repair, develop as a local heritage centre and promote community use of the building. Volunteers clean and decorate the building for and during the visitor season also before events (eg funerals). They also carry out basic maintenance work. In 2025 with grant assistance we produced our first professional exhibition, which was launched at an open day. The day included various activities and a display of the work of local artists. We actively collect and develop heritage-related material some of which is made available in the building and so… Does St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage. 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 St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage? St John's Kirk - Walls Heritage's website is https://www.facebook.com/stjohnskirk — 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=SC048646).