Is Highland Cross a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Highland Cross as a registered charity (number SC026679) 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 Cross's charity number?

Highland Cross's charity number is SC026679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026679?

Search SC026679 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 Cross have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Cross. 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 Cross?

Highland Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlandcross.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 Cross registered as a charity?

Highland Cross was entered on the register on 12 May 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026679Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Highland Cross

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

Highland Cross is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Cross?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £420,413
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £663,812
Registered charity number: SC026679
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.highlandcross.co.uk

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Highland Cross (number SC026679) 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 Cross do?

Highland Cross runs an annual duathlon encouraging participants to fundraise. These funds are then distributed to local charities for capital asset purchases.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Cross

Answers Highland Cross gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 12 May 1997
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Highland Cross registered for?

the advancement of healththe 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 Cross yet?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Cross a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Highland Cross as a registered charity (number SC026679) 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 Cross's charity number?: Highland Cross's charity number is SC026679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026679?: Search SC026679 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 Cross do?: Highland Cross runs an annual duathlon encouraging participants to fundraise. These funds are then distributed to local charities for capital asset purchases.
Does Highland Cross have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Cross. 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 Cross?: Highland Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlandcross.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 Cross registered as a charity?: Highland Cross was entered on the register on 12 May 1997.

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.