--- title: "Headway Highland — check charity number SC023551 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Headway Highland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023551. 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/headway-highland retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:02.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Headway Highland is a registered charity (number SC023551) 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 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 £12,027 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Headway Highland? Registered charity number SC023551 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,027 Website [www.headwayhighland.org.uk/index.asp](http://www.headwayhighland.org.uk/index.asp) ## What does Headway Highland do? Provide support to people with acquired brain injury ## What causes is Headway Highland registered for? the advancement of healththe 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 Headway Highland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Headway Highland 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=headway-highland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.headwayhighland.org.uk/index.asp) ## Frequently asked questions Is Headway Highland a legitimate charity? Yes. Headway Highland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023551) 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 Headway Highland's charity number? Headway Highland's charity number is SC023551. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023551? Search SC023551 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 Headway Highland do? Provide support to people with acquired brain injury Does Headway Highland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Headway Highland. 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 Headway Highland? Headway Highland's website is http://www.headwayhighland.org.uk/index.asp — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC023551).