Unst Heritage Centre
Unst Heritage Centre is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Shetland Islands.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Unst Heritage Centre?
- Registered charity number
- SC021371
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Shetland Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £62,204
- Website
- www.unstheritage.com
What does Unst Heritage Centre do?
Unst Heritage Centre was set up to preserve the cultural heritage and history of the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland. Items are displayed in the centre which is open from the beginning of May until the end of September each year. An example of this is Unst Lace, which has a separate display in the Centre. The crafts of spinning and knitting are regularly undertaken to encourage participation.
What causes is Unst Heritage Centre registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Unst Heritage Centre yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Unst Heritage Centre 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Unst Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Unst Heritage Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021371) 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 Unst Heritage Centre's charity number?
- Unst Heritage Centre's charity number is SC021371. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC021371?
- Search SC021371 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 Unst Heritage Centre do?
- Unst Heritage Centre was set up to preserve the cultural heritage and history of the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland. Items are displayed in the centre which is open from the beginning of May until the end of September each year. An example of this is Unst Lace, which has a separate display in the Centre. The crafts of spinning and knitting are regularly undertaken to encourage participation.
- Does Unst Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unst Heritage Centre. 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 Unst Heritage Centre?
- Unst Heritage Centre's website is http://www.unstheritage.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.