--- title: "Tolsta Community Development Limited — check charity number SC042070 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tolsta Community Development Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042070. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tolsta-community-development-limited retrieved: 2026-08-28T22:24:37.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tolsta Community Development Limited is a registered charity (number SC042070) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £836,604 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Tolsta Community Development Limited? Registered charity number SC042070 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £836,604 Website [www.tcdl.co.uk](http://www.tcdl.co.uk/) ## What does Tolsta Community Development Limited do? The charity was set up to promote the wellbeing of the residents of the crofting communities of North Tolsta, Glen Tolsta and New Tolsta through the construction and operation of a community owned wind turbine. The funding received from the Tolsta Power Ltd subsidiary is ploughed back into the community to help mitigate the effects of fuel poverty, support youngsters while they are training, assist residents with small repairs and acquire community properties to maintain services within the community, which in turn helps families and residents to stay and locate to the community. ## What causes is Tolsta Community Development Limited registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tolsta Community Development Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tolsta Community Development Limited 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=tolsta-community-development-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tcdl.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tolsta Community Development Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Tolsta Community Development Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042070) 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 Tolsta Community Development Limited's charity number? Tolsta Community Development Limited's charity number is SC042070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042070? Search SC042070 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 Tolsta Community Development Limited do? The charity was set up to promote the wellbeing of the residents of the crofting communities of North Tolsta, Glen Tolsta and New Tolsta through the construction and operation of a community owned wind turbine. The funding received from the Tolsta Power Ltd subsidiary is ploughed back into the community to help mitigate the effects of fuel poverty, support youngsters while they are training, assist residents with small repairs and acquire community properties to maintain services within the community, which in turn helps families and residents to stay and locate to the community. Does Tolsta Community Development Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tolsta Community Development Limited. 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 Tolsta Community Development Limited? Tolsta Community Development Limited's website is http://www.tcdl.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=SC042070).