Is Voluntary Action Lochaber a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Lochaber as a registered charity (number SC020740) 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber's charity number?

Voluntary Action Lochaber's charity number is SC020740. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020740?

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Does Voluntary Action Lochaber have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Lochaber. 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber?

Voluntary Action Lochaber's website listed in our register data is http://www.valochaber.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.

When was Voluntary Action Lochaber registered as a charity?

Voluntary Action Lochaber was entered on the register on 18 November 1992.

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Voluntary Action Lochaber

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

Voluntary Action Lochaber is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Voluntary Action Lochaber?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £254,025
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £257,660
Registered charity number: SC020740
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.valochaber.org

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Voluntary Action Lochaber (number SC020740) 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber do?

Voluntary Action Lochaber maintain a Third Sector Hub in Fort William, offering affordable office space and networking opportunities for community based organisations along with providing a wide range of Volunteering and Third Sector Support Services. Voluntary Action Lochaber also represent the Third Sector by engaging with other partners, action groups, planning and stakeholder groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Voluntary Action Lochaber

Answers Voluntary Action Lochaber 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 November 1992
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Voluntary Action Lochaber registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Lochaber yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Voluntary Action Lochaber. 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Voluntary Action Lochaber as a registered charity (number SC020740) 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber's charity number?: Voluntary Action Lochaber's charity number is SC020740. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020740?: Search SC020740 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber do?: Voluntary Action Lochaber maintain a Third Sector Hub in Fort William, offering affordable office space and networking opportunities for community based organisations along with providing a wide range of Volunteering and Third Sector Support Services. Voluntary Action Lochaber also represent the Third Sector by engaging with other partners, action groups, planning and stakeholder groups.
Does Voluntary Action Lochaber have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Lochaber. 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 Voluntary Action Lochaber?: Voluntary Action Lochaber's website listed in our register data is http://www.valochaber.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.
When was Voluntary Action Lochaber registered as a charity?: Voluntary Action Lochaber was entered on the register on 18 November 1992.

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.