--- title: "Balmacara Community Trust — check charity number SC051242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balmacara Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051242. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balmacara-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:58:45.715Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balmacara Community Trust is a registered charity (number SC051242) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £342,068 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Balmacara Community Trust? Registered charity number SC051242 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £342,068 Website [www.balmacara.scot](https://www.balmacara.scot/) ## What does Balmacara Community Trust do? The community Trust, a charity, has been established to represent, support and promote the village of Balmacara and its residents. The Trust does this trough events and activities. It has purchase Balmacara Woodland Park and is currently restoring the Old Mill Hall as a community gathering space. It does this through grant applications and fundraising activity. ## What causes is Balmacara Community Trust registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balmacara Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balmacara Community Trust 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=balmacara-community-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.balmacara.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balmacara Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Balmacara Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051242) 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 Balmacara Community Trust's charity number? Balmacara Community Trust's charity number is SC051242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051242? Search SC051242 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 Balmacara Community Trust do? The community Trust, a charity, has been established to represent, support and promote the village of Balmacara and its residents. The Trust does this trough events and activities. It has purchase Balmacara Woodland Park and is currently restoring the Old Mill Hall as a community gathering space. It does this through grant applications and fundraising activity. Does Balmacara Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balmacara Community Trust. 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 Balmacara Community Trust? Balmacara Community Trust's website is https://www.balmacara.scot — 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=SC051242).