Is Highland Deaf Childrens Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Highland Deaf Childrens Society as a registered charity (number SC004788) 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 Deaf Childrens Society's charity number?

Highland Deaf Childrens Society's charity number is SC004788. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004788?

Search SC004788 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 Deaf Childrens Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Deaf Childrens Society. 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 Deaf Childrens Society?

Highland Deaf Childrens Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlanddcs.org.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 Deaf Childrens Society registered as a charity?

Highland Deaf Childrens Society was entered on the register on 24 October 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC004788Unincorporated association

Highland Deaf Childrens Society

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

Highland Deaf Childrens Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Highland Deaf Childrens Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,661
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,027
Registered charity number: SC004788
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.highlanddcs.org.uk

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Highland Deaf Childrens Society (number SC004788) 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 Deaf Childrens Society do?

HDCS runs monthly clubs and events, with the aim to support deaf children of all hearing losses, siblings and parents/carers. These are run to to allow support with no hearing barriers to help children and families feel less isolated.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Deaf Childrens Society

Answers Highland Deaf Childrens Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 24 October 1972
Also known as: National Deaf Childrens Society Highland Region
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Highland Deaf Childrens Society registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland Deaf Childrens Society yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highland Deaf Childrens Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Highland Deaf Childrens Society as a registered charity (number SC004788) 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 Deaf Childrens Society's charity number?: Highland Deaf Childrens Society's charity number is SC004788. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004788?: Search SC004788 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 Deaf Childrens Society do?: HDCS runs monthly clubs and events, with the aim to support deaf children of all hearing losses, siblings and parents/carers. These are run to to allow support with no hearing barriers to help children and families feel less isolated.
Does Highland Deaf Childrens Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Deaf Childrens Society. 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 Deaf Childrens Society?: Highland Deaf Childrens Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlanddcs.org.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 Deaf Childrens Society registered as a charity?: Highland Deaf Childrens Society was entered on the register on 24 October 1972.

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.