Is West Highland Museum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists West Highland Museum as a registered charity (number SC047954) 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 West Highland Museum's charity number?

West Highland Museum's charity number is SC047954. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047954?

Search SC047954 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 West Highland Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Highland Museum. 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 West Highland Museum?

West Highland Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.westhighlandmuseum.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.

When was West Highland Museum registered as a charity?

West Highland Museum was entered on the register on 24 November 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047954Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

West Highland Museum

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

West Highland Museum is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about West Highland Museum?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £209,860
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £243,438
Registered charity number: SC047954
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.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk

Quick answer

West Highland Museum (number SC047954) 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 West Highland Museum do?

To manage the Collection, land, buildings and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science of the West Highlands.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Highland Museum

Answers West Highland Museum gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 November 2017
Also known as: West Highland Museum Trust
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is West Highland Museum registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Highland Museum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Highland Museum. 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 West Highland Museum?

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is West Highland Museum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists West Highland Museum as a registered charity (number SC047954) 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 West Highland Museum's charity number?: West Highland Museum's charity number is SC047954. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047954?: Search SC047954 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 West Highland Museum do?: To manage the Collection, land, buildings and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science of the West Highlands.
Does West Highland Museum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Highland Museum. 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 West Highland Museum?: West Highland Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.westhighlandmuseum.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.
When was West Highland Museum registered as a charity?: West Highland Museum was entered on the register on 24 November 2017.

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.