--- title: "Urras Dualchas Shiaboist — check charity number SC044533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Urras Dualchas Shiaboist a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044533. 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/urras-dualchas-shiaboist retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:05.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Urras Dualchas Shiaboist is a registered charity (number SC044533) 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. 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 Urras Dualchas Shiaboist? Registered charity number SC044533 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Western Isles ## What does Urras Dualchas Shiaboist do? The charity was set up to purchase and redevelop the Shawbost Museum. As the charity has been unable to raise sufficient funding for the project or identify another charitable organisation to take over the project, they are now considering selling the building and winding up the charity. ## What causes is Urras Dualchas Shiaboist 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 Urras Dualchas Shiaboist yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urras Dualchas Shiaboist 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=urras-dualchas-shiaboist&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Urras Dualchas Shiaboist a legitimate charity? Yes. Urras Dualchas Shiaboist is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044533) 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 Urras Dualchas Shiaboist's charity number? Urras Dualchas Shiaboist's charity number is SC044533. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044533? Search SC044533 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 Urras Dualchas Shiaboist do? The charity was set up to purchase and redevelop the Shawbost Museum. As the charity has been unable to raise sufficient funding for the project or identify another charitable organisation to take over the project, they are now considering selling the building and winding up the charity. Does Urras Dualchas Shiaboist have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urras Dualchas Shiaboist. 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 Urras Dualchas Shiaboist? Urras Dualchas Shiaboist 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=SC044533).