Ballater Highland Games
Ballater Highland Games is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in Aberdeenshire.
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What are the key facts about Ballater Highland Games?
- Registered charity number
- SC051450
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £115,370
What does Ballater Highland Games do?
The charity organises and holds the Highland Games in Ballater on the second Thursday of August each year. This is achieved by a group of Convenors in charge of over 70 programme events including heavy, light and track competitions, and contracted attendee facilities including catering and trade stands for the benefit of residents and visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ballater Highland Games a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Ballater Highland Games is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051450) 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 Ballater Highland Games's charity number?
- Ballater Highland Games's charity number is SC051450. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051450?
- Search SC051450 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 Ballater Highland Games do?
- The charity organises and holds the Highland Games in Ballater on the second Thursday of August each year. This is achieved by a group of Convenors in charge of over 70 programme events including heavy, light and track competitions, and contracted attendee facilities including catering and trade stands for the benefit of residents and visitors.
- Does Ballater Highland Games have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballater Highland Games. 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 Ballater Highland Games?
- Ballater Highland Games's website is https://www.ballaterhighlandgames.com/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.