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Registered charity · No. SC053704SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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# Whwt

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

Whwt is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](https://www.westhighlandwaytrust.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053704)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Whwt?

Registered charity number

SC053704

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

West Dunbartonshire

Website

[www.westhighlandwaytrust.org](https://www.westhighlandwaytrust.org/)

Quick answer

Whwt (number SC053704) 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 Whwt do?

4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) To support the provision of recreational facilities associated with the West Highland Way long-distance route (“WHW”) including its development, promotion and maintenance, with the object of providing opportunities for healthful enjoyment, active recreation and engagement with nature, thus improving the conditions of life of members of the public who use the route and for local communities associated with it. b) The advancement of environmental protection and improvement with regard to the landscape, habitat and wildlife along the WHW and the promotion…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whwt

Answers Whwt gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

15 October 2024

Also known as

West Highland Way Trust

Where it says it operates

West Dunbartonshire

## What causes is Whwt registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Whwt yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Whwt.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Whwt?

- 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 Whwt a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Whwt as a registered charity (number SC053704) 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 Whwt's charity number?

Whwt's charity number is SC053704. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053704?

Search SC053704 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 Whwt do?

4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) To support the provision of recreational facilities associated with the West Highland Way long-distance route (“WHW”) including its development, promotion and maintenance, with the object of providing opportunities for healthful enjoyment, active recreation and engagement with nature, thus improving the conditions of life of members of the public who use the route and for local communities associated with it. b) The advancement of environmental protection and improvement with regard to the landscape, habitat and wildlife along the WHW and the promotion…

Does Whwt have reviews and complaints?

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

Whwt's website listed in our register data is https://www.westhighlandwaytrust.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 Whwt registered as a charity?

Whwt was entered on the register on 15 October 2024.

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=SC053704).