--- title: "Highland VIP Walking Group — charity SC053039 | CharityCompare" description: "Highland VIP Walking Group (charity SC053039): income £14,143 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highland-vip-walking-group retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:52:16.409Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC053039SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) HV # Highland VIP Walking Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Highland VIP Walking Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053039) Work at Highland VIP Walking Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=highland-vip-walking-group&type=claim&name=Highland%20VIP%20Walking%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Highland VIP Walking Group? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £14,143 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £5,045 Registered charity number SC053039 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Highland Quick answer Highland VIP Walking Group (number SC053039) 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 VIP Walking Group do? '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' We are a charity that supports people with Visual Impairments, their family and friends.It was recognised that the pandemic had caused extreme isolation to many people, but in particular to those with sight loss, visual impairment and blindness. Our aim is to promote confidence, purpose, friendship and reduce feelings of isolation and loss of empowerment. We wish to support… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highland VIP Walking Group Answers Highland VIP Walking Group 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 5 January 2024 Where it says it operates Highland ## What causes is Highland VIP Walking Group registered for? 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland VIP Walking Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Highland VIP Walking Group. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Highland VIP Walking Group? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Search SC053039 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 VIP Walking Group do? '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' We are a charity that supports people with Visual Impairments, their family and friends.It was recognised that the pandemic had caused extreme isolation to many people, but in particular to those with sight loss, visual impairment and blindness. Our aim is to promote confidence, purpose, friendship and reduce feelings of isolation and loss of empowerment. We wish to support… Does Highland VIP Walking Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland VIP Walking Group. 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 VIP Walking Group? Highland VIP Walking Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Highland VIP Walking Group registered as a charity? Highland VIP Walking Group was entered on the register on 5 January 2024. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053039).