01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC003875
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- IV49 9DE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
IOSF was inspired by observing otters in heir natural environment in Scotland, and works to conserve all 14 species worldwide, through a combination of compassion and science. Using both land and water, otters are ideal environmental indicators, and their conservation ensures healthy environments for all species, including our own. Otter Hospital - on Skye caring for injured/orphaned otters and other wildlife from throughout UK & provide advice for people worldwide. Education - courses for people interested in otters, talks to school, natural history groups, etc. Training in survey techniques in UK. Training workshops in surveys/education in Asia. Africa, S & Central America. Research - otter surveys, reducing otter road deaths. Campaigns to combat otter trade in Asia. International projects include Asian small-clawed otter (Indonesia), hairy-nosed otter (Malaysia, Mesoamerican otter (Central America), marine otter (Chile)
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance the education of the public through an understanding of the Isle of Skye, its environment, geology, archaeology and to help conserve the wildlife, Flora and Fauna inhabiting Skye, and its environs by providing educational courses in Scotland and elsewhere in natural history, geology, archaeology and subjects concerning the preservation and conservation of the environment. by publishing through advising on, producing, printing, reproducing and distributing books and films about the need for preservation and conservation of the world’s wild places. and by acting as consultants to, or by promoting of advising on, study expeditions to areas of the Isle of Skye.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £159,294 | £156,547 | 5 | 15 July 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £249,766 | £207,633 | 5 | 27 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £189,951 | £183,987 | 5 | 26 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £161,583 | £191,092 | 5 | 21 June 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £204,299 | £140,201 | 5 | 28 June 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 7 Black Park, Broadford, Isle Of Skye
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.otter.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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