--- title: "NHS Highland Charity — charity SC016791 | CharityCompare" description: "NHS Highland Charity (charity SC016791): income £2m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nhs-highland-charity retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:13:54.685Z 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. SC016791Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) NH # NHS Highland Charity Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data NHS Highland Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/charity) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC016791) Work at NHS Highland Charity? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=nhs-highland-charity&type=claim&name=NHS%20Highland%20Charity) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about NHS Highland Charity? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £2,011,186 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,253,004 Registered charity number SC016791 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Register contact address detail (not service area) Highland Website [www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/charity](http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/charity) Quick answer NHS Highland Charity (number SC016791) 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 NHS Highland Charity do? We are dedicated to improving the wellbeing and healthcare experience of the people and families cared for by our NHS in Highland. As the official charity of NHS Highland we are privileged to support and enhance the vital work delivered by the NHS. Ranging from simple improvements to truly transformational innovations, our aim is to enrich the journey of patients from infancy to end of life. Staff from across the entire organisation work together to tackle everything from the routine to the most challenging illnesses and conditions facing people in Highland and Argyll & Bute. Our donors and s… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for NHS Highland Charity Answers NHS Highland Charity 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”. ### Where does NHS Highland Charity's money come from? NHS Highland Charity reported £272k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £264k (97%), charitable activities £7,350 (3%). - Investments£264k · 97% - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£7,350 · 3% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 9 December 1901 Also known as Highland Health Board Endowment Funds Where it says it operates Highland ## What causes is NHS Highland Charity registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for NHS Highland Charity yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score NHS Highland Charity. 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 NHS Highland Charity? - 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. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=nhs-highland-charity&type=claim&name=NHS%20Highland%20Charity) [Visit charity website](http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/charity) ## Frequently asked questions Is NHS Highland Charity a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists NHS Highland Charity as a registered charity (number SC016791) 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 NHS Highland Charity's charity number? NHS Highland Charity's charity number is SC016791. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016791? Search SC016791 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 NHS Highland Charity do? We are dedicated to improving the wellbeing and healthcare experience of the people and families cared for by our NHS in Highland. As the official charity of NHS Highland we are privileged to support and enhance the vital work delivered by the NHS. Ranging from simple improvements to truly transformational innovations, our aim is to enrich the journey of patients from infancy to end of life. Staff from across the entire organisation work together to tackle everything from the routine to the most challenging illnesses and conditions facing people in Highland and Argyll & Bute. Our donors and s… Does NHS Highland Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NHS Highland Charity. 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 NHS Highland Charity? NHS Highland Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/charity. 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. Where does NHS Highland Charity's money come from? NHS Highland Charity reported £272k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £264k (97%), charitable activities £7,350 (3%). When was NHS Highland Charity registered as a charity? NHS Highland Charity was entered on the register on 9 December 1901. 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=SC016791).