--- title: "The Pickaquoy Centre Trust — check charity number SC028833 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pickaquoy Centre Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028833. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/the-pickaquoy-centre-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:37:00.665Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pickaquoy Centre Trust is a registered charity (number SC028833) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport; 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 £3,349,929 (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 The Pickaquoy Centre Trust? Registered charity number SC028833 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,349,929 Website [www.pickaquoy.co.uk](http://www.pickaquoy.co.uk/) ## What does The Pickaquoy Centre Trust do? To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants, residents and visitors to the Orkney Islands. ## What causes is The Pickaquoy Centre Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 The Pickaquoy Centre Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pickaquoy Centre 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=the-pickaquoy-centre-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pickaquoy.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pickaquoy Centre Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pickaquoy Centre Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028833) 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 The Pickaquoy Centre Trust's charity number? The Pickaquoy Centre Trust's charity number is SC028833. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028833? Search SC028833 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 The Pickaquoy Centre Trust do? To provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants, residents and visitors to the Orkney Islands. Does The Pickaquoy Centre Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pickaquoy Centre 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 The Pickaquoy Centre Trust? The Pickaquoy Centre Trust's website is http://www.pickaquoy.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=SC028833).