--- title: "Gordon Highlanders Association Trust — check charity number SC002889 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gordon Highlanders Association Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002889. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gordon-highlanders-association-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:55:43.762Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gordon Highlanders Association Trust is a registered charity (number SC002889) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £74,185 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Gordon Highlanders Association Trust? Registered charity number SC002889 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £74,185 ## What does Gordon Highlanders Association Trust do? The charity primary aim is to support veteran Gordon Highlanders, widows and children of Gordon Highlanders who have fallen on hard times. In addition the charity supports gatherings of veteran attendance at ceremonial and commemorative events, Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday, battlefield tours, and a wide range of other local events to encourage comradeship and to support the mental well-being of aging veyterans. This will include support to veterans living on their own. ## What causes is Gordon Highlanders Association Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gordon Highlanders Association Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gordon Highlanders Association Trust 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=gordon-highlanders-association-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gordon Highlanders Association Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Gordon Highlanders Association Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002889) 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 Gordon Highlanders Association Trust's charity number? Gordon Highlanders Association Trust's charity number is SC002889. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002889? Search SC002889 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 Gordon Highlanders Association Trust do? The charity primary aim is to support veteran Gordon Highlanders, widows and children of Gordon Highlanders who have fallen on hard times. In addition the charity supports gatherings of veteran attendance at ceremonial and commemorative events, Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday, battlefield tours, and a wide range of other local events to encourage comradeship and to support the mental well-being of aging veyterans. This will include support to veterans living on their own. Does Gordon Highlanders Association Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gordon Highlanders Association Trust. 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 Gordon Highlanders Association Trust? Gordon Highlanders Association Trust 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=SC002889).