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Visit www.shetland.uhi.ac.ukAbout Shetland UHI
UHI Shetland is set up to be an educational and training provider for the people of the Shetland Islands, Highlands and Islands region and beyond. We offer inspirational learning, influential training, and innovative research in the heart of Shetland’s community. We offer everything from school phase through to all post-secondary school learning, from access level through to PhD. We offer more ways to learn through our connected tertiary partnership. We offer a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for industry. We can work with employers to identify training needs, tackle potential skills shortages and training to support new or existing employees. Vocational training and apprenticeships are supported by UHI Shetland in a wide range of specialisms. 'the prevention …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Shetland UHI has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShetland UHI is a registered education nonprofit based in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is SC050701. 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 UHI's official registration number is SC050701, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Shetland UHI 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.
Shetland UHI is located in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shetland UHI 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.
Shetland UHI 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, Shetland UHI 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.
UHI Shetland is set up to be an educational and training provider for the people of the Shetland Islands, Highlands and Islands region and beyond. We offer inspirational learning, influential training, and innovative research in the heart of Shetland’s community. We offer everything from school phase through to all post-secondary school learning, from access level through to PhD. We offer more ways to learn through our connected tertiary partnership. We offer a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for industry. We can work with employers to identify training needs, tackle potential skills shortages and training to support new or existing employees. Vocational training and apprenticeships are supported by... Shetland UHI is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2021.
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.
Shetland UHI 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 SC050701.
You can verify Shetland UHI 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 Shetland UHI 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 UHI 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 UHI 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 UHI was first registered in 2021, making it approximately 5 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Shetland UHI 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 UHI 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Founding date · 2021
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Quick facts about Shetland UHI
- What is Shetland UHI?
- Shetland UHI is a education charitable company based in Shetland, United Kingdom. UHI Shetland is set up to be an educational and training provider for the people of the Shetland Islands, Highlands and Islands region and beyond. We offer inspirational learning, influential training, and innovative research in the heart of Shetland’s community. We offer everything from school phase through to all post-secondary school learning, from access level through to PhD. We offer more ways to learn through our connected tertiary partnership. We offer a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for industry. We can work with employers to identify training needs, tackle potential skills shortages and training to support new or existing employees. Vocational training and apprenticeships are supported by UHI Shetland in a wide range of specialisms. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' 6. The company's objects are: 6.1. To advance education, and primarily further and higher education (in keeping with the Further & Higher Education Scotland Acts 1992 and 2005) of people within the Shetland Islands ('the Operating Area') and elsewhere, and the provision of training in skills of all kinds (particularly such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment) and all industries, including all aspects of the Shetland Fishing Industry, marine and coastal industries. 6.2. The advancement of education by fostering links with Scotland, the UK and international learners, researchers and education providers to further the objects of the Shetland UHI Ltd to increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding, skills and expertise. 6.3. To carry out and promote research relevant to industry, community development, the protection and sustainability of marine and coastal environments, arts, heritage and culture. and to make evidence available to educate, provide training and promote best practice. 6.4. To promote, protect, conserve, rehabilitate and improve the marine and coastal environment, including all animal and plant life, in the Shetland Islands and elsewhere. 6.5. To prevent and relieve poverty, and in particular, among residents of the Operating Area and other areas of Scotland, the UK and internationally, by facilitating accessible learning opportunities and imparting skills, and life skills, which enable learners to secure employment and contribute to their community. 6.6. To relieve unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. 6.7. To advance citizenship and community development (including through the promotion of trade and commerce), wellbeing, inclusion, citizenship and community development. 6.8. To advance the arts, heritage and culture. of all aspects of island and sea-going life. 6.9. To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects which further charitable purposes. 6.10. To act as an Academic Partner with UHI as Regional Strategic Body. and 6.11. To collaborate with public bodies and other academic partners of UHI, to advance and support services, strategies, plans and projects to meet the needs of the Shetland Islands population and environment.
- When was Shetland UHI founded?
- Shetland UHI was founded in 2021.
- Where is Shetland UHI located?
- Headquartered in Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Shetland UHI's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shetland UHI trustworthy?
- Shetland UHI 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 UHI's registration number?
- Registration: SC050701 (United Kingdom).
- What is Shetland UHI's website?
- https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/
- Are donations to Shetland UHI 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.