--- title: "Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd — charity SC053686" description: "Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd (charity SC053686). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gairloch-area-development-trust-ltd retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:31.502Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd is listed as a registered charity (number SC053686) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; 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. Its latest reported income was £16,151 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd? Registered charity number SC053686 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £16,151 ## What does Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd do? The charity is set up to develop projects which benefit the wellbeing of the community. ## What causes is Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC053686 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 Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd do? The charity is set up to develop projects which benefit the wellbeing of the community. Does Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd. 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 Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd? Gairloch Area Development Trust Ltd 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC053686).