--- title: "Scottish Mountain Rescue — charity SC045003 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Mountain Rescue (charity SC045003): income £1.5m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-mountain-rescue retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:31:56.292Z 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. SC045003SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SM # Scottish Mountain Rescue Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Mountain Rescue is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045003) Work at Scottish Mountain Rescue? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-mountain-rescue&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Mountain%20Rescue) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Mountain Rescue? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,470,342 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,314,080 Registered charity number SC045003 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Highland Website [www.scottishmountainrescue.org](http://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/) Quick answer Scottish Mountain Rescue (number SC045003) 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue do? We are the representative and liaison organisation for mountain rescue services in Scotland for the 26 voluntary teams, Police Scotland teams and 1 RAF team it represents. We liaise with all departments, authorities and providers of search and rescue services. We administer and organise national training courses and a training conference that all team members of member teams can attend. We facilitate the provision of a civilian mountain rescue service in Scotland and liaise closely with the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Air Force, Maritime… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Mountain Rescue Answers Scottish Mountain Rescue 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue's money come from? Scottish Mountain Rescue reported £638k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £616k (97%), investments £18k (3%), trading and fundraising events £3,268 (1%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£616k · 97% - Investments£18k · 3% - Trading and fundraising events£3,268 · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 17 July 2014 Where it says it operates Highland ## What causes is Scottish Mountain Rescue registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Mountain Rescue yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Mountain Rescue. 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue? - 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=scottish-mountain-rescue&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Mountain%20Rescue) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishmountainrescue.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Mountain Rescue a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scottish Mountain Rescue as a registered charity (number SC045003) 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue's charity number? Scottish Mountain Rescue's charity number is SC045003. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045003? Search SC045003 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue do? We are the representative and liaison organisation for mountain rescue services in Scotland for the 26 voluntary teams, Police Scotland teams and 1 RAF team it represents. We liaise with all departments, authorities and providers of search and rescue services. We administer and organise national training courses and a training conference that all team members of member teams can attend. We facilitate the provision of a civilian mountain rescue service in Scotland and liaise closely with the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Air Force, Maritime… Does Scottish Mountain Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Mountain Rescue. 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue? Scottish Mountain Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishmountainrescue.org. 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue's money come from? Scottish Mountain Rescue reported £638k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £616k (97%), investments £18k (3%), trading and fundraising events £3,268 (1%). When was Scottish Mountain Rescue registered as a charity? Scottish Mountain Rescue was entered on the register on 17 July 2014. 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=SC045003).