--- title: "Uist Wool Limited — check charity number SC042442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Uist Wool Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042442. 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/uist-wool-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:09:33.411Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Uist Wool Limited is a registered charity (number SC042442) 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 £109,633 (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 Uist Wool Limited? Registered charity number SC042442 Status Registered (active) Charity type Registered Society Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £109,633 Website [www.uistwool.com](http://www.uistwool.com/) ## What does Uist Wool Limited do? Every story starts somewhere and ours begins in 2013 when our beloved spinning mill sprung to life - the result of a long held dream and a labour of love by our committed team as we looked to bring yarn & wool production back to our islands. Our offering was further developed in 2016 with the completion of our lovely new Wool Centre giving us a beautiful new space to showcase our yarns and special commissions produced by local designers & makers ## What causes is Uist Wool 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 Uist Wool Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Uist Wool 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=uist-wool-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.uistwool.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Uist Wool Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Uist Wool Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042442) 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 Uist Wool Limited's charity number? Uist Wool Limited's charity number is SC042442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042442? Search SC042442 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 Uist Wool Limited do? Every story starts somewhere and ours begins in 2013 when our beloved spinning mill sprung to life - the result of a long held dream and a labour of love by our committed team as we looked to bring yarn & wool production back to our islands. Our offering was further developed in 2016 with the completion of our lovely new Wool Centre giving us a beautiful new space to showcase our yarns and special commissions produced by local designers & makers Does Uist Wool Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Uist Wool 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 Uist Wool Limited? Uist Wool Limited's website is http://www.uistwool.com — 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=SC042442).