--- title: "Assynt Mountain Rescue Team — check charity number SC049089 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Assynt Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049089. the saving of lives charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/assynt-mountain-rescue-team retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:59:39.899Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Assynt Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity (number SC049089) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £106,981 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Assynt Mountain Rescue Team? Registered charity number SC049089 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £106,981 Website [www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk](http://www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk/) ## What does Assynt Mountain Rescue Team do? We are a team of volunteers who provide a search and rescue capability across all of Caithness & Sutherland. We have a main base at Inchnadamph, Sutherland, and a new base in Thurso, Caithness. We are competent mountaineers with skills in search, first aid and communications. We are trained and equipped to provide assistance as required by Police Scotland in any weather, all year. We provide technical cliff or mountain rescue, search for missing or vulnerable people, and any rescue required in remote areas for injured or lost persons. We support cave rescue in the Inchnadamph area. We have ve… ## What causes is Assynt Mountain Rescue Team registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team 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=assynt-mountain-rescue-team&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Assynt Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity? Yes. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049089) 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 Assynt Mountain Rescue Team's charity number? Assynt Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC049089. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049089? Search SC049089 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 Assynt Mountain Rescue Team do? We are a team of volunteers who provide a search and rescue capability across all of Caithness & Sutherland. We have a main base at Inchnadamph, Sutherland, and a new base in Thurso, Caithness. We are competent mountaineers with skills in search, first aid and communications. We are trained and equipped to provide assistance as required by Police Scotland in any weather, all year. We provide technical cliff or mountain rescue, search for missing or vulnerable people, and any rescue required in remote areas for injured or lost persons. We support cave rescue in the Inchnadamph area. We have ve… Does Assynt Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team. 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 Assynt Mountain Rescue Team? Assynt Mountain Rescue Team's website is http://www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC049089).