Is Highland Historic Buildings Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Highland Historic Buildings Trust as a registered charity (number SC008403) 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 Historic Buildings Trust's charity number?

Highland Historic Buildings Trust's charity number is SC008403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008403?

Search SC008403 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 Historic Buildings Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Historic Buildings 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 Historic Buildings Trust?

Highland Historic Buildings Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlandhbt.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 Historic Buildings Trust registered as a charity?

Highland Historic Buildings Trust was entered on the register on 5 December 1986.

Registered charity · No. SC008403Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Highland Historic Buildings Trust

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

Highland Historic Buildings Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Highland Historic Buildings Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £68,086
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £64,887
Registered charity number: SC008403
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.highlandhbt.org.uk

Quick answer

Highland Historic Buildings Trust (number SC008403) 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 Historic Buildings Trust do?

The charity was set up to promote and encourage the maintenance, improvement and preservation of the landscape and built heritage of the Highlands and Islands. The charity has in the past purchased buildings in order to restore, renovate or repair the buildings for onward sale. A change in funding means that the charity has now been more involved with advising other organisations and the preparation of feasibility studies.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Historic Buildings Trust

Answers Highland Historic Buildings Trust 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: 5 December 1986
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Highland Historic Buildings Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland Historic Buildings Trust yet?

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

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 Historic Buildings Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Highland Historic Buildings Trust as a registered charity (number SC008403) 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 Historic Buildings Trust's charity number?: Highland Historic Buildings Trust's charity number is SC008403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008403?: Search SC008403 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 Historic Buildings Trust do?: The charity was set up to promote and encourage the maintenance, improvement and preservation of the landscape and built heritage of the Highlands and Islands. The charity has in the past purchased buildings in order to restore, renovate or repair the buildings for onward sale. A change in funding means that the charity has now been more involved with advising other organisations and the preparation of feasibility studies.
Does Highland Historic Buildings Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Historic Buildings 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 Historic Buildings Trust?: Highland Historic Buildings Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlandhbt.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 Historic Buildings Trust registered as a charity?: Highland Historic Buildings Trust was entered on the register on 5 December 1986.

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.