--- title: "Stornoway Trust — check charity number SC016206 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stornoway Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016206. 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/stornoway-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:08:07.021Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stornoway Trust is a registered charity (number SC016206) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,549,228 (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 Stornoway Trust? Registered charity number SC016206 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,549,228 ## What does Stornoway Trust do? In 1923 Lord Leverhulme gifted Lews Castle and 69,000 acres of land to the people of Stornoway parish and The Stornoway Trust was established to manage and administer the estate on behalf of the community. ## What causes is Stornoway Trust registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stornoway Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stornoway Trust 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=stornoway-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stornoway Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Stornoway Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016206) 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 Stornoway Trust's charity number? Stornoway Trust's charity number is SC016206. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016206? Search SC016206 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 Stornoway Trust do? In 1923 Lord Leverhulme gifted Lews Castle and 69,000 acres of land to the people of Stornoway parish and The Stornoway Trust was established to manage and administer the estate on behalf of the community. Does Stornoway Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stornoway Trust. 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 Stornoway Trust? Stornoway Trust 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=SC016206).