Is Hebridean Connections a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hebridean Connections as a registered charity (number SC042503) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hebridean Connections's charity number?

Hebridean Connections's charity number is SC042503. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042503?

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Does Hebridean Connections have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hebridean Connections. 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 Hebridean Connections?

Hebridean Connections's website listed in our register data is http://www.hebrideanconnections.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hebridean Connections registered as a charity?

Hebridean Connections was entered on the register on 8 August 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042503Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Hebridean Connections

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Hebridean Connections is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Hebridean Connections?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £355
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £2,401
Registered charity number: SC042503
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.hebrideanconnections.com

Quick answer

Hebridean Connections (number SC042503) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hebridean Connections do?

The charity has built and manages a local heritage content management system providing historical genealogical resources to local historical societies and an international diaspora of people who have descended from people born in the Western Isles of Scotland.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hebridean Connections

Answers Hebridean Connections gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 August 2011
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Hebridean Connections registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hebridean Connections yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hebridean Connections. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hebridean Connections a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hebridean Connections as a registered charity (number SC042503) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hebridean Connections's charity number?: Hebridean Connections's charity number is SC042503. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042503?: Search SC042503 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 Hebridean Connections do?: The charity has built and manages a local heritage content management system providing historical genealogical resources to local historical societies and an international diaspora of people who have descended from people born in the Western Isles of Scotland.
Does Hebridean Connections have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hebridean Connections. 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 Hebridean Connections?: Hebridean Connections's website listed in our register data is http://www.hebrideanconnections.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Hebridean Connections registered as a charity?: Hebridean Connections was entered on the register on 8 August 2011.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.