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Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland

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Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30
£15,001,703
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30
£14,060,303
Registered charity number
SC004561
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh
Website
www.rhass.org.uk

Quick answer

Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (number SC004561) 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland do?

RHASS is Scotland's agricultural charity, providing a voice for those within Scottish agriculture and the rural community. We strive as a charity for new ways to preserve, educate and support the agricultural industry and the people who live and work in the Scottish countryside, by uniting communities and investing in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. RHASS is a membership charity, with around 16,000 members. This community is built on a legacy of integrity, honesty and genuine care for the countryside and the people who have dedicated their lives to it. We carry out our c…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland

Answers Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's money come from?

Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland reported £15m total income for the year ending 30 November 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £11m (76%), trading and fundraising events £3.5m (24%), investments £3,844 (0%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£11m · 76%
  • Trading and fundraising events£3.5m · 24%
  • Investments£3,844 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC004561) 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's charity number?
Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's charity number is SC004561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004561?
Search SC004561 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland do?
RHASS is Scotland's agricultural charity, providing a voice for those within Scottish agriculture and the rural community. We strive as a charity for new ways to preserve, educate and support the agricultural industry and the people who live and work in the Scottish countryside, by uniting communities and investing in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. RHASS is a membership charity, with around 16,000 members. This community is built on a legacy of integrity, honesty and genuine care for the countryside and the people who have dedicated their lives to it. We carry out our c…
Does Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland. 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland?
Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.rhass.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.
Where does Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's money come from?
Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland reported £15m total income for the year ending 30 November 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £11m (76%), trading and fundraising events £3.5m (24%), investments £3,844 (0%).
When was Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland registered as a charity?
Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland was entered on the register on 5 April 1898.

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.