Is Horseback UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Horseback UK as a registered charity (number SC040765) 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 Horseback UK's charity number?

Horseback UK's charity number is SC040765. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040765?

Search SC040765 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 Horseback UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horseback UK. 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 Horseback UK?

Horseback UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.horseback.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 Horseback UK registered as a charity?

Horseback UK was entered on the register on 19 August 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040765Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Horseback UK

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

Horseback UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Horseback UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £473,111
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £481,623
Registered charity number: SC040765
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.horseback.org.uk

What does the register show for Horseback UK?

Horseback UK (number SC040765) 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 Horseback UK do?

HorseBack UK is the multi-award-winning charity based just outside Aboyne in the Scottish Highlands. We work to improve health and social well-being, to inspire recovery, to raise self-esteem, to create positive change and purpose amongst those who need it most, as well as improving education and employment prospects for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Using horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, rural skills and the outdoors, we deliver award winning projects that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, whilst gaining nationally accr…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Horseback UK

Answers Horseback UK 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: 19 August 2009
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Horseback UK registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Horseback UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Horseback UK. 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 Horseback UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Horseback UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Horseback UK as a registered charity (number SC040765) 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 Horseback UK's charity number?: Horseback UK's charity number is SC040765. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040765?: Search SC040765 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 Horseback UK do?: HorseBack UK is the multi-award-winning charity based just outside Aboyne in the Scottish Highlands. We work to improve health and social well-being, to inspire recovery, to raise self-esteem, to create positive change and purpose amongst those who need it most, as well as improving education and employment prospects for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised. Using horsemanship, equine-assisted learning, rural skills and the outdoors, we deliver award winning projects that encourage participants to acquire new coping strategies, life skills and resilience, whilst gaining nationally accr…
Does Horseback UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horseback UK. 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 Horseback UK?: Horseback UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.horseback.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 Horseback UK registered as a charity?: Horseback UK was entered on the register on 19 August 2009.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.