Is Highland Christian Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Highland Christian Church as a registered charity (number SC043697) 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 Christian Church's charity number?

Highland Christian Church's charity number is SC043697. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043697?

Search SC043697 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 Christian Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Christian Church. 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 Christian Church?

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When was Highland Christian Church registered as a charity?

Highland Christian Church was entered on the register on 10 January 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043697SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Highland Christian Church

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

Highland Christian Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, 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 Highland Christian Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £14,638
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £16,772
Registered charity number: SC043697
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: highlandchristian.church

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Highland Christian Church (number SC043697) 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 Christian Church do?

As a charity, we run weekly church meetings on Sundays and also other meetings during the week. These include seasonal events (Christmas, Easter, summer BBQ's etc), community support lunches, and other more church related meetings. We also live stream online during the week. We run a Community Cupboard initiative from our building to support those suffering from the cost of living crisis, distributing goods and pastoral care.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Christian Church

Answers Highland Christian Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 10 January 2013
Also known as: Christian Outreach Centre - Thurso (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Highland Christian Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe 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 Highland Christian Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Highland Christian Church. 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 Highland Christian Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Highland Christian Church as a registered charity (number SC043697) 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 Christian Church's charity number?: Highland Christian Church's charity number is SC043697. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043697?: Search SC043697 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 Christian Church do?: As a charity, we run weekly church meetings on Sundays and also other meetings during the week. These include seasonal events (Christmas, Easter, summer BBQ's etc), community support lunches, and other more church related meetings. We also live stream online during the week. We run a Community Cupboard initiative from our building to support those suffering from the cost of living crisis, distributing goods and pastoral care.
Does Highland Christian Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Christian Church. 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 Christian Church?: Highland Christian Church's website listed in our register data is http://highlandchristian.church. 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 Christian Church registered as a charity?: Highland Christian Church was entered on the register on 10 January 2013.

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.