--- title: "Harris Voluntary Service — check charity number SC000788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harris Voluntary Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000788. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harris-voluntary-service retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:56.082Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harris Voluntary Service is a registered charity (number SC000788) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £108,187 (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 Harris Voluntary Service? Registered charity number SC000788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £108,187 ## What does Harris Voluntary Service do? Harris Voluntary Service exists to represent & support the voluntary sector, to assist organisations in coming together for common purposes, and to enable local people to gain access to decision-making processes which affect their community. ## What causes is Harris Voluntary Service registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harris Voluntary Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harris Voluntary Service 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=harris-voluntary-service&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harris Voluntary Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Harris Voluntary Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000788) 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 Harris Voluntary Service's charity number? Harris Voluntary Service's charity number is SC000788. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000788? Search SC000788 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 Harris Voluntary Service do? Harris Voluntary Service exists to represent & support the voluntary sector, to assist organisations in coming together for common purposes, and to enable local people to gain access to decision-making processes which affect their community. Does Harris Voluntary Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harris Voluntary Service. 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 Harris Voluntary Service? Harris Voluntary Service 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=SC000788).