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Sabhal Mor Ostaig

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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is Scotland's National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1.1 To develop and deliver tertiary education through the medium of Gaelic exclusively up to and including university level in such subjects and branches of knowledge as the Governors may from time to time decide and to promote and facilitate post-graduate research in such areas, and to do all or any of the foregoing in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, or elsewhere in Scotland or the rest of the world. 3.1.2 To promote and facilitate and work with others in promoting and facilitating the teaching and learning of the Gaelic …

Founded
Headquarters
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2023 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sabhal Mor Ostaig with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1978, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is a registered education nonprofit based in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is SC002578. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £7M in annual revenue.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig's official registration number is SC002578, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is located in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sabhal Mor Ostaig has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £7M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sabhal Mor Ostaig is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 97%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is Scotland's National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1.1 To develop and deliver tertiary education through the medium of Gaelic exclusively up to and including university level in such subjects and branches of knowledge as the Governors may from time to time decide and to promote and facilitate post-graduate research in such areas, and to do all or any of the foregoing in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, or elsewhere in Scotland or the rest of the world. 3.1.2 To promote and facilitate and work with others in... Sabhal Mor Ostaig is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £994K.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC002578.

You can verify Sabhal Mor Ostaig in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Sabhal Mor Ostaig directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Sabhal Mor Ostaig are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is based in Isle of Skye in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig was first registered in 1978, making it approximately 48 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
104
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£6.6M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£6.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£6.2M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£10.2M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£5.6M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sabhal Mor Ostaig

What is Sabhal Mor Ostaig?
Sabhal Mor Ostaig is a education charitable company based in Isle of Skye, United Kingdom. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is Scotland's National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture 'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science' 3.1.1 To develop and deliver tertiary education through the medium of Gaelic exclusively up to and including university level in such subjects and branches of knowledge as the Governors may from time to time decide and to promote and facilitate post-graduate research in such areas, and to do all or any of the foregoing in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, or elsewhere in Scotland or the rest of the world. 3.1.2 To promote and facilitate and work with others in promoting and facilitating the teaching and learning of the Gaelic language by devising and delivering resources and courses for such teaching and learning through any medium. 3.1.3 Generally to promote and facilitate at all levels and by all means approved by the Governors from time to time the study of all aspects of the Gaelic language and its associated history, culture and arts, including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, (a) the study and performance of the traditional music of, or associated with, the Gael, (b) the teaching of skills in all branches of the communications media including written, audio, televisual and online means of communication and broadcasting and in such new media as may come into being in the future and (c) the study of the techniques and strategies necessary for the survival of minority languages as living community languages. 3.1.4 To acquire the assets and undertaking and assume the debts and liabilities of the Scottish charity known as Sabhal Mor Ostaig, registered under SC002578, to use such name and to carry on charitable activities in succession thereto. 3.1.5 To develop and promote the College as the National Centre for Gaelic in Scotland for the purposes of promotion of the language as a living and sustainable language in Scotland and of playing a central role in the delivery of the National Plans for Gaelic to be promulgated by Bord na Gaidhlig or any successor under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 or any successor legislation. 3.1.6 To develop and
When was Sabhal Mor Ostaig founded?
Sabhal Mor Ostaig was founded in 1978.
Where is Sabhal Mor Ostaig located?
Headquartered in Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Sabhal Mor Ostaig's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sabhal Mor Ostaig trustworthy?
Sabhal Mor Ostaig has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sabhal Mor Ostaig's registration number?
Registration: SC002578 (United Kingdom).
What is Sabhal Mor Ostaig's website?
https://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Are donations to Sabhal Mor Ostaig tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.