--- title: "Applecross & District Health Care Association — check charity number SC016771 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Applecross & District Health Care Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016771. the advancement of health charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/applecross-district-health-care-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:31:08.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Applecross & District Health Care Association is a registered charity (number SC016771) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £372 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Applecross & District Health Care Association? Registered charity number SC016771 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £372 ## What does Applecross & District Health Care Association do? The purposes of the association are to help ease the suffering, sickness, and distress of the patients of the practice. By the provision of equipment, and its maintenance. But also to provide financial support for the improvement of other services that enhance the lifestyle of the practice patients. ## What causes is Applecross & District Health Care Association registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Applecross & District Health Care Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Applecross & District Health Care Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=applecross-district-health-care-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Applecross & District Health Care Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Applecross & District Health Care Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016771) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Applecross & District Health Care Association's charity number? Applecross & District Health Care Association's charity number is SC016771. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016771? Search SC016771 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Applecross & District Health Care Association do? The purposes of the association are to help ease the suffering, sickness, and distress of the patients of the practice. By the provision of equipment, and its maintenance. But also to provide financial support for the improvement of other services that enhance the lifestyle of the practice patients. Does Applecross & District Health Care Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Applecross & District Health Care Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Applecross & District Health Care Association? Applecross & District Health Care Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC016771).