--- title: "Hidden Ways — check charity number SC047160 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hidden Ways a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047160. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hidden-ways retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:38:03.822Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hidden Ways is a registered charity (number SC047160) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Hidden Ways? Registered charity number SC047160 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Hidden Ways do? 4.1 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science: to document and preserve the lost roads of Scotland for the benefit of all. 4.2 The advancement of education to advance and cultivate awareness of the significance of Scotland?s lost roads within the social, cultural and political history of Scotland and her peoples. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement: to advance and enable access for all to the lost roads of Scotland through improvements to infrastructure, interpretation, learning opportunities and communication. ## What causes is Hidden Ways registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hidden Ways yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hidden Ways 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=hidden-ways&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hidden Ways a legitimate charity? Yes. Hidden Ways is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047160) 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 Hidden Ways's charity number? Hidden Ways's charity number is SC047160. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047160? Search SC047160 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 Hidden Ways do? 4.1 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science: to document and preserve the lost roads of Scotland for the benefit of all. 4.2 The advancement of education to advance and cultivate awareness of the significance of Scotland?s lost roads within the social, cultural and political history of Scotland and her peoples. 4.3 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement: to advance and enable access for all to the lost roads of Scotland through improvements to infrastructure, interpretation, learning opportunities and communication. Does Hidden Ways have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hidden Ways. 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 Hidden Ways? Hidden Ways 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=SC047160).