OSCR Scottish charity profile

Orkney Seafarers Centre

Not SubmittedCharity number SC047288
Registered30 March 2017
Main locationOrkney Islands
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC047288
Status
Not Submitted
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area
Volunteers
Not supplied
Staff
Not supplied
Postcode
KW163JQ

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of religion
  • the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Beneficiaries

  • Other defined groups

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 Advancement of religion: To provide pastoral support to crew member who visit centre and during ship-visitation through conversation and council. to provide religious (Christian) literature and guidance both at centre and during ship-visitation. 4.2 Relief of those who are disadvantaged by being at sea for long periods of time by: providing a safe, dry, friendly space and free refreshments, for crew whilst on shore leave. providing internet access to contact families and friends. providing practical care for those who may be ill-prepared for Scottish weather, e.g. provision of hats, gloves, coats, etc.. 4.3 Relief of those who are sheltering in harbour due to emergency e.g. bad weather, technical problems with ship, etc. by: as above, but also including: access to hot water, food and other practical support as the need arises.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

1 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2019£0£0Not supplied

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
57 Hamnavoe, Stromness, Orkney
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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