--- title: "THAW Orkney — check charity number SC045272 | CharityCompare" description: "Is THAW Orkney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045272. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/thaw-orkney retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:47.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer THAW Orkney is a registered charity (number SC045272) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £768,228 (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 THAW Orkney? Registered charity number SC045272 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £768,228 Website [www.thaworkney.co.uk](http://www.thaworkney.co.uk/) ## What does THAW Orkney do? The charity is set up to relieve fuel poverty in Orkney residents. It does this through providing free of charge fuel poverty advice to Orkney residents, working in partnership with other third sector organisations in Orkney and referring clients as needed for other help such as debt advice, benefit assessment, foodbank, mental health help etc, and through providing practical help such as electricity vouchers, Cosy Home Packs, paying for other types of fuel, electricity debt, and repairs needed to permit access to government schemes for heating, insulation etc. Services are provided through a… ## What causes is THAW Orkney registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for THAW Orkney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. THAW Orkney 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=thaw-orkney&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thaworkney.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is THAW Orkney a legitimate charity? Yes. THAW Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045272) 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 THAW Orkney's charity number? THAW Orkney's charity number is SC045272. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045272? Search SC045272 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 THAW Orkney do? The charity is set up to relieve fuel poverty in Orkney residents. It does this through providing free of charge fuel poverty advice to Orkney residents, working in partnership with other third sector organisations in Orkney and referring clients as needed for other help such as debt advice, benefit assessment, foodbank, mental health help etc, and through providing practical help such as electricity vouchers, Cosy Home Packs, paying for other types of fuel, electricity debt, and repairs needed to permit access to government schemes for heating, insulation etc. Services are provided through a… Does THAW Orkney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for THAW Orkney. 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 THAW Orkney? THAW Orkney's website is http://www.thaworkney.co.uk — 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=SC045272).