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Visit www.srt.org.ukAbout Shetland Recreational Trust
We are a leisure trust providing facilities and services to the community of Shetland. We have 8 leisure facilities across the mainland and three main islands of Shetland, providing swimming pools, gyms, courts, pitches, all weather facilities etc. We offer a very good value membership option for individuals and households. 'any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The objects for which the Trust is established are to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of 1ife for the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands and in particular to secure the establishment, maintenance …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Shetland Recreational Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 1,763 sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1982, it predates 78% of the sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for Shetland Recreational Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its contact details, in line with the typical sports & recreation charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- leadership details (present for 59% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShetland Recreational Trust is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is SC002179. 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.
Shetland Recreational Trust's official registration number is SC002179, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Shetland Recreational Trust 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 sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Shetland Recreational Trust is located in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shetland Recreational Trust has £7M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £228K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shetland Recreational Trust is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £7M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Shetland Recreational Trust 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 85%). 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.
We are a leisure trust providing facilities and services to the community of Shetland. We have 8 leisure facilities across the mainland and three main islands of Shetland, providing swimming pools, gyms, courts, pitches, all weather facilities etc. We offer a very good value membership option for individuals and households. 'any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The objects for which the Trust is established are to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of 1ife for the inhabitants of the... Shetland Recreational Trust is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £7M is well above the peer average of £228K.
Shetland Recreational Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC002179.
You can verify Shetland Recreational Trust 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. 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 Shetland Recreational Trust 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 Shetland Recreational Trust 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.
Shetland Recreational Trust is based in Shetland 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.
Shetland Recreational Trust was first registered in 1982, making it approximately 44 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.
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Shetland Recreational Trust is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Shetland Recreational Trust is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Could community effort tackle growing problem of grass around closed swimming pool? - Shetland Times
Who do we Trust? - Shetland News
‘No sustainable long-term’ plan to save Scalloway pool report says as Shetland Recreational Trust faced ‘insolvency’ - Shetland Times
MSP Goodlad comes in support to reopen the Scalloway pool - Shetland Times
Is anyone listening? - Shetland News
LETTER: Inter-county trophy presenter urges recreational trust to ‘get the Scalloway pool open as soon as possible’ - Shetland Times
LETTER: Scalloway pool urgently needs to be re-opened - Shetland Times
Impact survey shows closure of swimming pool leads to ‘significant negative loss’ - Shetland Times
SIC to meet with SRT and SCT following pool closure, chief executive says - Shetland News
Shetland pool closes after 33 years due to lack of funds - BBC
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1982
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Shetland Recreational Trust
- What is Shetland Recreational Trust?
- Shetland Recreational Trust is a sports & recreation trust based in Shetland, United Kingdom. We are a leisure trust providing facilities and services to the community of Shetland. We have 8 leisure facilities across the mainland and three main islands of Shetland, providing swimming pools, gyms, courts, pitches, all weather facilities etc. We offer a very good value membership option for individuals and households. 'any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The objects for which the Trust is established are to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of 1ife for the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands and in particular to secure the establishment, maintenance and management of a Recreational Centre at Clickimin, Shetland for activities in furtherance of the foregoing objects and the Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund at their sole discretion to make grants, loans or payments out of the income or capital of the Trust Fund for these objects or any of them or for such other purpose or purposes charitable in law solely for the benefit of the Shetland Islands or of the inhabitants of those Islands as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.
- When was Shetland Recreational Trust founded?
- Shetland Recreational Trust was founded in 1982.
- Where is Shetland Recreational Trust located?
- Headquartered in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Shetland Recreational Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shetland Recreational Trust trustworthy?
- Shetland Recreational Trust 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 Shetland Recreational Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC002179 (United Kingdom).
- What is Shetland Recreational Trust's website?
- https://www.srt.org.uk
- Are donations to Shetland Recreational Trust 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.