Is Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC011549) 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's charity number?

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC011549. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011549?

Search SC011549 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team?

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochabermrt.co.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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was entered on the register on 25 May 1971.

Registered charity · No. SC011549Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team

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

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £255,572
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £173,257
Registered charity number: SC011549
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.lochabermrt.co.uk

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Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (number SC011549) 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team do?

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) was established in the late 1960s by local climbers to help fellow climbers in difficulty in the mountains of Lochaber and especially on Ben Nevis. We provide rescue services on behalf of Police Scotland with the majority of our activity taking place on Ben Nevis (which sees hundreds of thousands of visitors per year) and the surrounding mountains in the Lochaber area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team

Answers Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team 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: 25 May 1971
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC011549) 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's charity number?: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC011549. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011549?: Search SC011549 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team do?: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) was established in the late 1960s by local climbers to help fellow climbers in difficulty in the mountains of Lochaber and especially on Ben Nevis. We provide rescue services on behalf of Police Scotland with the majority of our activity taking place on Ben Nevis (which sees hundreds of thousands of visitors per year) and the surrounding mountains in the Lochaber area.
Does Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. 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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team?: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochabermrt.co.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 Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?: Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was entered on the register on 25 May 1971.

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.