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title: "Wigtown Community Shop — check charity number SC047666 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wigtown Community Shop a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047666. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigtown-community-shop
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:57.986Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wigtown Community Shop is a registered charity (number SC047666) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £72,906 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wigtown Community Shop?

Registered charity number

SC047666

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Dumfries And Galloway

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£72,906

## What does Wigtown Community Shop do?

The purpose of Wigtown Community Shop is the advancement of citizenship, and community development by raising funds from the operation of a community shop in Wigtown for the benefit of local charities, community groups and not for profit organisations in Wigtown Parish and surrounding areas.

## What causes is Wigtown Community Shop registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigtown Community Shop yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigtown Community Shop 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wigtown Community Shop a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wigtown Community Shop is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047666) 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 Wigtown Community Shop's charity number?

Wigtown Community Shop's charity number is SC047666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047666?

Search SC047666 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 Wigtown Community Shop do?

The purpose of Wigtown Community Shop is the advancement of citizenship, and community development by raising funds from the operation of a community shop in Wigtown for the benefit of local charities, community groups and not for profit organisations in Wigtown Parish and surrounding areas.

Does Wigtown Community Shop have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtown Community Shop. 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 Wigtown Community Shop?

Wigtown Community Shop does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC047666).