Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Highland Society of London is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Highland Society of London (number 244472) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Society of London do?
The activities of the Highland Society of London are to promote and support the traditions and culture of the Highlands of Scotland and to maintain a membership of individuals to support the Society's activities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland Society of London
Answers Highland Society of London gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Highland Society of London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Highland Society of London's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Highland Society of London registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland Society of London yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Highland Society of London.
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Is Highland Society of London a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Highland Society of London as a registered charity (number 244472) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Society of London's charity number?
Highland Society of London's charity number is 244472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 244472?
Search 244472 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Highland Society of London do?
The activities of the Highland Society of London are to promote and support the traditions and culture of the Highlands of Scotland and to maintain a membership of individuals to support the Society's activities.
Does Highland Society of London have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Society of London. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Highland Society of London?
Highland Society of London's website listed in our register data is http://www.highlandsocietyoflondon.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Highland Society of London?
The register records Highland Society of London as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Highland Society of London's trustees paid?
Highland Society of London's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Highland Society of London registered as a charity?
Highland Society of London was entered on the register on 7 September 1965.