--- title: "The Port Ellen Station — check charity number SC044403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Port Ellen Station a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044403. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-port-ellen-station retrieved: 2026-08-27T18:28:04.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Port Ellen Station is a registered charity (number SC044403) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £227,513 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Port Ellen Station? Registered charity number SC044403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £227,513 ## What does The Port Ellen Station do? Support those in need by the provision of social house on Isle of Islay ## What causes is The Port Ellen Station registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Port Ellen Station yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Port Ellen Station 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-port-ellen-station&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Port Ellen Station a legitimate charity? Yes. The Port Ellen Station is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044403) 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 Port Ellen Station's charity number? The Port Ellen Station's charity number is SC044403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044403? Search SC044403 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 Port Ellen Station do? Support those in need by the provision of social house on Isle of Islay Does The Port Ellen Station have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Port Ellen Station. 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 Port Ellen Station? The Port Ellen Station 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=SC044403).