--- title: "Gairloch Community Car Scheme — check charity number SC039516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gairloch Community Car Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039516. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gairloch-community-car-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:16:55.004Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gairloch Community Car Scheme is a registered charity (number SC039516) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £138,579 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Gairloch Community Car Scheme? Registered charity number SC039516 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £138,579 ## What does Gairloch Community Car Scheme do? To provide relief to the inhabitants of Gairloch and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty, and in particular but not so as to limited generality of the foregoing. a) to provide and maintain non-profit community transport services b) to assist the charitable work of organisations and bodies engaged in promoting the relief of such persons through the provision of appropriate services. ## What causes is Gairloch Community Car Scheme registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gairloch Community Car Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gairloch Community Car Scheme 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=gairloch-community-car-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gairloch Community Car Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. Gairloch Community Car Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039516) 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 Gairloch Community Car Scheme's charity number? Gairloch Community Car Scheme's charity number is SC039516. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039516? Search SC039516 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 Gairloch Community Car Scheme do? To provide relief to the inhabitants of Gairloch and its environs who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty, and in particular but not so as to limited generality of the foregoing. a) to provide and maintain non-profit community transport services b) to assist the charitable work of organisations and bodies engaged in promoting the relief of such persons through the provision of appropriate services. Does Gairloch Community Car Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gairloch Community Car Scheme. 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 Gairloch Community Car Scheme? Gairloch Community Car Scheme 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=SC039516).