--- title: "Friends Of Portree Hospital — check charity number SC003462 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Of Portree Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003462. the advancement of health charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-portree-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:18:49.981Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Of Portree Hospital is a registered charity (number SC003462) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £17,881 (year ending 2025-02-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends Of Portree Hospital? Registered charity number SC003462 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-02-01) £17,881 ## What does Friends Of Portree Hospital do? Friends of Portree Hospital through liaising with hospital staff and getting feedback from patients and relatives provides equipment and items for their comfort and rehabilitation. We inform and educate the public through interaction at local events, generating interest and support for the hospital and discussion on health care needs for North Skye/Raasay area emanating from Portree Hospital. While continuing to provide equipment both for the benefit of patients and also assisting with training needs identified by staff which are not met trough normal NHS channels ## What causes is Friends Of Portree Hospital registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Of Portree Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Portree Hospital is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-portree-hospital&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Of Portree Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Of Portree Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003462) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends Of Portree Hospital's charity number? Friends Of Portree Hospital's charity number is SC003462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003462? Search SC003462 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 Friends Of Portree Hospital do? Friends of Portree Hospital through liaising with hospital staff and getting feedback from patients and relatives provides equipment and items for their comfort and rehabilitation. We inform and educate the public through interaction at local events, generating interest and support for the hospital and discussion on health care needs for North Skye/Raasay area emanating from Portree Hospital. While continuing to provide equipment both for the benefit of patients and also assisting with training needs identified by staff which are not met trough normal NHS channels Does Friends Of Portree Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Of Portree Hospital. 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 Friends Of Portree Hospital? Friends Of Portree Hospital does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC003462).