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title: "Westray Heritage Trust — check charity number SC023042 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Westray Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023042. 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/westray-heritage-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:52.475Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Westray Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number SC023042) 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. Its latest reported income was £46,528 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Westray Heritage Trust?

Registered charity number

SC023042

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Orkney Islands

Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)

£46,528

Website

[www.westrayheritage.co.uk](http://www.westrayheritage.co.uk/)

## What does Westray Heritage Trust do?

The charity is to promote local Island heritage to the community and visitors through our Accredited Museum status, facilities and activities.

## What causes is Westray Heritage Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westray Heritage Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westray Heritage Trust 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.
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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=westray-heritage-trust&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.westrayheritage.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Westray Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Westray Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023042) 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 Westray Heritage Trust's charity number?

Westray Heritage Trust's charity number is SC023042. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023042?

Search SC023042 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 Westray Heritage Trust do?

The charity is to promote local Island heritage to the community and visitors through our Accredited Museum status, facilities and activities.

Does Westray Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westray Heritage Trust. 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 Westray Heritage Trust?

Westray Heritage Trust's website is http://www.westrayheritage.co.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=SC023042).