Is Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC049873) 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)'s charity number?

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049873. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049873?

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Does Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)?

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Registered charity · No. SC049873SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)

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

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport, 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.

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What are the key facts about Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £21,859
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £26,968
Registered charity number: SC049873
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.hlhighlandgames.scot

Quick answer

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) (number SC049873) 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) do?

The objectives of the Group shall be to promote the taking part in sport and recreation to the inhabitants to Helensburgh and Lomond and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions, by the bringing together of a Highland Games, local clubs, teams, groups, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to improve health and well being as well as improving community spirit.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)

Answers Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 20 January 2020
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC049873) 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)'s charity number?: Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049873. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049873?: Search SC049873 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) do?: The objectives of the Group shall be to promote the taking part in sport and recreation to the inhabitants to Helensburgh and Lomond and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions, by the bringing together of a Highland Games, local clubs, teams, groups, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to improve health and well being as well as improving community spirit.
Does Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO). 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)?: Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://www.hlhighlandgames.scot. 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games (SCIO) was entered on the register on 20 January 2020.

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.