--- title: "Urras Nan Tursachan — check charity number SC022483 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Urras Nan Tursachan a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022483. 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-nan-tursachan retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:25:53.478Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Urras Nan Tursachan is a registered charity (number SC022483) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £2,908,538 (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 Urras Nan Tursachan? Registered charity number SC022483 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,908,538 Website [www.calanais.org](http://www.calanais.org/) ## What does Urras Nan Tursachan do? The main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais by the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: education, the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment, arts, culture and heritage, recreational activities and opportunities for the community, and the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by the provision, development and management of a visitor centr… ## What causes is Urras Nan Tursachan registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Urras Nan Tursachan yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urras Nan Tursachan 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-nan-tursachan&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.calanais.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Urras Nan Tursachan a legitimate charity? Yes. Urras Nan Tursachan is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022483) 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 Nan Tursachan's charity number? Urras Nan Tursachan's charity number is SC022483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022483? Search SC022483 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 Nan Tursachan do? The main objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the people of the Outer Hebrides and in particular the residents of the area of Calanais by the promotion, support or provision of a wide interpretation of: education, the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and environment, arts, culture and heritage, recreational activities and opportunities for the community, and the provision of facilities and interpretive material to visitors to the ancient monument of the Standing Stones at Calanais, Isle of Lewis by the provision, development and management of a visitor centr… Does Urras Nan Tursachan have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urras Nan Tursachan. 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 Nan Tursachan? Urras Nan Tursachan's website is http://www.calanais.org — 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=SC022483).