--- title: "HighGround Charity — check charity number SC055249 | CharityCompare" description: "Is HighGround Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055249. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highground-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:20.400Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer HighGround Charity is a registered charity (number SC055249) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 HighGround Charity? Registered charity number SC055249 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Website HighGround, C/O The Poppy Factory, 20 Petersham Road, Richmond, Greater London ## What does HighGround Charity do? The objects of the Charity (Objects) are the relief of ill-health (whether mental and / orphysical) and the relief of need amongst:3.1.1 serving and former members of the Armed Forces, and the wider Armed Forcescommunity.3.1.2 the wider Armed Forces community includes service leavers, reservists, veterans,and their immediate families (spouses, partners and dependants) as the Trusteesmay in their absolute discretion determine.3.1.3 'the relief of need' refers to financial, physical, health, psychological, practical or other significant need arising from the transition from service in the Armed… ## What causes is HighGround Charity registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for HighGround Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. HighGround Charity 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=highground-charity&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is HighGround Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. HighGround Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055249) 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 HighGround Charity's charity number? HighGround Charity's charity number is SC055249. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055249? Search SC055249 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 HighGround Charity do? The objects of the Charity (Objects) are the relief of ill-health (whether mental and / orphysical) and the relief of need amongst:3.1.1 serving and former members of the Armed Forces, and the wider Armed Forcescommunity.3.1.2 the wider Armed Forces community includes service leavers, reservists, veterans,and their immediate families (spouses, partners and dependants) as the Trusteesmay in their absolute discretion determine.3.1.3 'the relief of need' refers to financial, physical, health, psychological, practical or other significant need arising from the transition from service in the Armed… Does HighGround Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for HighGround Charity. 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 HighGround Charity? HighGround Charity's website is http://HighGround, C/O The Poppy Factory, 20 Petersham Road, Richmond, Greater London — 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=SC055249).