Voluntary Action Orkney
Voluntary Action Orkney is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Orkney Islands.
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What are the key facts about Voluntary Action Orkney?
- Registered charity number
- SC010691
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £817,297
- Website
- www.vaorkney.org.uk
What does Voluntary Action Orkney do?
VAO supports and develops the voluntary and community sector in Orkney. As a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we act as a single point of access for support, information, and representation. We provide: • Practical support for voluntary organisations and community groups • Volunteer development and placement • Advocacy for sector interests at local and national levels • Partnership working with public and private sectors We also deliver projects and services that meet community need beyond core TSI functions.
What causes is Voluntary Action Orkney registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Orkney yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Voluntary Action Orkney a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Voluntary Action Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010691) 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 Orkney's charity number?
- Voluntary Action Orkney's charity number is SC010691. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC010691?
- Search SC010691 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 Orkney do?
- VAO supports and develops the voluntary and community sector in Orkney. As a Third Sector Interface (TSI), we act as a single point of access for support, information, and representation. We provide: • Practical support for voluntary organisations and community groups • Volunteer development and placement • Advocacy for sector interests at local and national levels • Partnership working with public and private sectors We also deliver projects and services that meet community need beyond core TSI functions.
- Does Voluntary Action Orkney have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action 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 Voluntary Action Orkney?
- Voluntary Action Orkney's website is http://www.vaorkney.org.uk — 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.