--- title: "Western Isles Citizens Advice Service — check charity number SC015018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Western Isles Citizens Advice Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015018. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/western-isles-citizens-advice-service retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:52.657Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a registered charity (number SC015018) 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 £619,256 (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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service? Registered charity number SC015018 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £619,256 Website [www.wicas.uk](https://www.wicas.uk/) ## What does Western Isles Citizens Advice Service do? The Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. ## What causes is Western Isles Citizens Advice Service registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Isles Citizens Advice Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Western Isles Citizens Advice Service 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=western-isles-citizens-advice-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.wicas.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Western Isles Citizens Advice Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015018) 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's charity number? Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's charity number is SC015018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015018? Search SC015018 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service do? The Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. Does Western Isles Citizens Advice Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Citizens Advice Service. 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 Western Isles Citizens Advice Service? Western Isles Citizens Advice Service's website is https://www.wicas.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](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=SC015018).