--- title: "Vital Talk Orkney — check charity number SC042360 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vital Talk Orkney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042360. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vital-talk-orkney retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:46.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vital Talk Orkney is a registered charity (number SC042360) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,880 (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 Vital Talk Orkney? Registered charity number SC042360 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,880 Website [www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/VITALTALK](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/VITALTALK/) ## What does Vital Talk Orkney do? To provide a counselling and support service to advance the mental health and wellbeing of those in need of emotional, psychological and/or spiritual need. Such counselling is mainly provided by Christian counsellors ## What causes is Vital Talk Orkney registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vital Talk Orkney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vital Talk Orkney 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=vital-talk-orkney&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/VITALTALK/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vital Talk Orkney a legitimate charity? Yes. Vital Talk Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042360) 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 Vital Talk Orkney's charity number? Vital Talk Orkney's charity number is SC042360. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042360? Search SC042360 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 Vital Talk Orkney do? To provide a counselling and support service to advance the mental health and wellbeing of those in need of emotional, psychological and/or spiritual need. Such counselling is mainly provided by Christian counsellors Does Vital Talk Orkney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vital Talk Orkney. 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 Vital Talk Orkney? Vital Talk Orkney's website is http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/VITALTALK/ — 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=SC042360).