--- title: "Tong Recreation Association — check charity number SC000996 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tong Recreation Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000996. the advancement of education 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/tong-recreation-association retrieved: 2026-08-28T22:25:22.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tong Recreation Association is a registered charity (number SC000996) 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 religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £23,138 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Tong Recreation Association? Registered charity number SC000996 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £23,138 ## What does Tong Recreation Association do? The charity operates and manages the Tong Community Centre and the adjoining playing fields in Tong, Isle of Lewis for the benefit of the communities of Tong and Aird Tong, Isle of Lewis. The centre and playing fields are used for community fundraising events and are also available for hire. The charity also maintains a community growing project and polycrub. ## What causes is Tong Recreation Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tong Recreation Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tong Recreation Association 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=tong-recreation-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tong Recreation Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Tong Recreation Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000996) 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 Tong Recreation Association's charity number? Tong Recreation Association's charity number is SC000996. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000996? Search SC000996 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 Tong Recreation Association do? The charity operates and manages the Tong Community Centre and the adjoining playing fields in Tong, Isle of Lewis for the benefit of the communities of Tong and Aird Tong, Isle of Lewis. The centre and playing fields are used for community fundraising events and are also available for hire. The charity also maintains a community growing project and polycrub. Does Tong Recreation Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tong Recreation Association. 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 Tong Recreation Association? Tong Recreation Association 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=SC000996).