Is Highland Childrens Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Highland Childrens Trust as a registered charity (number SC006008) 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 Highland Childrens Trust's charity number?

Highland Childrens Trust's charity number is SC006008. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006008?

Search SC006008 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 Highland Childrens Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Childrens 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 Highland Childrens Trust?

Highland Childrens Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.hctrust.co.uk. 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 Highland Childrens Trust registered as a charity?

Highland Childrens Trust was entered on the register on 27 May 1908.

Registered charity · No. SC006008Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Highland Childrens Trust

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

Highland Childrens Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, 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 Highland Childrens Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £37,386
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £62,921
Registered charity number: SC006008
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.hctrust.co.uk

Quick answer

Highland Childrens Trust (number SC006008) 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 Highland Childrens Trust do?

To provide financial assistance to children and young persons aged 25 or under and residing in the Highland Region. We can provide assistance towards the costs of education, accommodation, obtaining employment, setting up a business or going on holiday.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Childrens Trust

Answers Highland Childrens Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 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: 27 May 1908
Also known as: Highland Childrens Trust Scheme 1983
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Highland Childrens Trust registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland Childrens Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Highland Childrens Trust. 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 Highland Childrens Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Childrens Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Highland Childrens Trust as a registered charity (number SC006008) 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 Highland Childrens Trust's charity number?: Highland Childrens Trust's charity number is SC006008. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006008?: Search SC006008 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 Highland Childrens Trust do?: To provide financial assistance to children and young persons aged 25 or under and residing in the Highland Region. We can provide assistance towards the costs of education, accommodation, obtaining employment, setting up a business or going on holiday.
Does Highland Childrens Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Childrens 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 Highland Childrens Trust?: Highland Childrens Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.hctrust.co.uk. 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 Highland Childrens Trust registered as a charity?: Highland Childrens Trust was entered on the register on 27 May 1908.

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.