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Registered charity · No. SC053429SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Highbacks

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

The Highbacks is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about The Highbacks?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£118,950
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£118,874
Registered charity number
SC053429
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
South Lanarkshire

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The Highbacks (number SC053429) 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 The Highbacks do?

Our organisation exists to support and strengthen the community of G73 by providing inclusive, welcoming spaces and activities for local people. We work to reduce poverty by offering practical support, free opportunities, and access to resources for those who need them most. Through community events, groups, and volunteering opportunities, we encourage connection, participation, and a strong sense of belonging. We also provide recreational activities that promote wellbeing for all ages, helping people to build confidence and relationships. In addition, we are developing and caring for local g…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Highbacks

Answers The Highbacks 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
Where it says it operates
South Lanarkshire

What causes is The Highbacks registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Highbacks yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Highbacks. 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 The Highbacks a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Highbacks as a registered charity (number SC053429) 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 The Highbacks's charity number?
The Highbacks's charity number is SC053429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053429?
Search SC053429 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 The Highbacks do?
Our organisation exists to support and strengthen the community of G73 by providing inclusive, welcoming spaces and activities for local people. We work to reduce poverty by offering practical support, free opportunities, and access to resources for those who need them most. Through community events, groups, and volunteering opportunities, we encourage connection, participation, and a strong sense of belonging. We also provide recreational activities that promote wellbeing for all ages, helping people to build confidence and relationships. In addition, we are developing and caring for local g…
Does The Highbacks have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Highbacks. 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 The Highbacks?
The Highbacks does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Highbacks registered as a charity?
The Highbacks was entered on the register on 11 June 2024.

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.