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Registered charity · No. SC015602Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Western Isles

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay

Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Western Isles.

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Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay is a registered charity (number SC015602) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £320,044 (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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay?

Registered charity number
SC015602
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Western Isles
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£320,044

What does Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay do?

To promote any charitable purpose for the inhabitants of the islands of Barra & Vatersay and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.

What causes is Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay a legitimate charity?
Yes. Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015602) 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number?
Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's charity number is SC015602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015602?
Search SC015602 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay do?
To promote any charitable purpose for the inhabitants of the islands of Barra & Vatersay and in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
Does Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay. 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 Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay?
Voluntary Action Barra & Vatersay's website is http://www.isleofbarra.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.