01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047008
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KW17 2JT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Saint Magnus Way is a 55 mile pilgrimage that begins following the route which the body of Magnus Erlendsson was taken, after his martyrdom on the Island of Egilsay at the hands of his cousin and rival Haakon Paulsson. First buried on Egilsay, Magnus’ mother gained permission to move his body for burial to the grounds of Christchurch in Birsay, then later the remains were moved to Kirkwall to be ultimately interred in the Cathedral that bears his name, built in tribute to him. This is supported by a website and an app where you will find information on the route, news & events, advice for pilgrims in travelling to Orkney, resources for pilgrimage, more information about us & the chance to embark on a virtual pilgrimage journey.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of spiritual well-being in Orkney through the development of local pilgrimage routes and resources. In particular, to establish and promote the St Magnus Way pilgrimage route in Orkney The advancement of education in local heritage and environment by the development of educational resources associated with pilgrimage
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £4,786 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £2,645 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 29 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £3,160 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £6,858 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 13 May 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £9,516 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £8,952 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 28 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £7,081 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £14,276 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 30 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £11,773 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £6,260 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 22 August 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
- Amaroo, Harray, Orkney
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stmagnusway.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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