Is Wch a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wch as a registered charity (number SC045241) 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 Wch's charity number?

Wch's charity number is SC045241. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045241?

Search SC045241 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.

Does Wch have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wch. 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 Wch?

Wch's website listed in our register data is http://www.waternishhall.com. 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 Wch registered as a charity?

Wch was entered on the register on 18 November 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045241SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Wch

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

Wch is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Wch?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £9,834
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £7,943
Registered charity number: SC045241
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.waternishhall.com

Quick answer

Wch (number SC045241) 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 Wch do?

To supply and enable activities which support the needs of a dispersed and aging community in a safe and well maintained building. To raise adequate funds to continue to provide these activities and encourage the development of new ones.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wch

Answers Wch gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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 2014
Also known as: Waternish Community Hall SCIO
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Wch registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wch yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wch. 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

What should you check before donating to Wch?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wch a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wch as a registered charity (number SC045241) 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 Wch's charity number?: Wch's charity number is SC045241. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045241?: Search SC045241 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 Wch do?: To supply and enable activities which support the needs of a dispersed and aging community in a safe and well maintained building. To raise adequate funds to continue to provide these activities and encourage the development of new ones.
Does Wch have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wch. 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 Wch?: Wch's website listed in our register data is http://www.waternishhall.com. 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 Wch registered as a charity?: Wch was entered on the register on 18 November 2014.

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.