Is Care Lochaber a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Care Lochaber as a registered charity (number SC019863) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Care Lochaber's charity number?

Care Lochaber's charity number is SC019863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019863?

Search SC019863 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.

Does Care Lochaber have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Care Lochaber. 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 Care Lochaber?

Care Lochaber's website listed in our register data is http://www.carelochaber.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Care Lochaber registered as a charity?

Care Lochaber was entered on the register on 15 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC019863SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Care Lochaber

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Care Lochaber is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Care Lochaber?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £87,573
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £90,687
Registered charity number: SC019863
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.carelochaber.org

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Care Lochaber (number SC019863) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Care Lochaber do?

Care Lochaber was set up to address concerns about the lack of appropriate transport for people disadvantaged by poverty, age, disability, ill health, or rural isolation. The main thing that we do is provide a volunteer community car scheme for people who can’t access public transport. The charity is supported by a group of volunteers who use their own vehicles to provide journeys for people who need access to health and medical appointments, shopping, visiting friends and attending various community activities. Our car scheme is now the established method of transport for older and immobil…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Care Lochaber

Answers Care Lochaber gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 January 2007
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Care Lochaber registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Care Lochaber yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Care Lochaber. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Care Lochaber?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Care Lochaber a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Care Lochaber as a registered charity (number SC019863) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Care Lochaber's charity number?: Care Lochaber's charity number is SC019863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC019863?: Search SC019863 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 Care Lochaber do?: Care Lochaber was set up to address concerns about the lack of appropriate transport for people disadvantaged by poverty, age, disability, ill health, or rural isolation. The main thing that we do is provide a volunteer community car scheme for people who can’t access public transport. The charity is supported by a group of volunteers who use their own vehicles to provide journeys for people who need access to health and medical appointments, shopping, visiting friends and attending various community activities. Our car scheme is now the established method of transport for older and immobil…
Does Care Lochaber have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Care Lochaber. 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 Care Lochaber?: Care Lochaber's website listed in our register data is http://www.carelochaber.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Care Lochaber registered as a charity?: Care Lochaber was entered on the register on 15 January 2007.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.