--- title: "Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust — check charity number SC016926 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016926. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highland-wildlife-hospital-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:54:14.950Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust is a registered charity (number SC016926) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £1,422 (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 Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust? Registered charity number SC016926 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,422 Website [www.hwht.org.uk](http://www.hwht.org.uk/) ## What does Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust do? Our purposes, as recorded in our Trust deeds, are to relieve the suffering of wildlife, and also to educate and inform, through close relations and active projects with local schools and the community in general. In order that the charity may operate efficiently, we maintain close links with The Highland Constabulary, Council Rangers, Scottish SPCA and The Education Authorities ## What causes is Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust 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=highland-wildlife-hospital-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hwht.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016926) 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 Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust's charity number? Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust's charity number is SC016926. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016926? Search SC016926 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 Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust do? Our purposes, as recorded in our Trust deeds, are to relieve the suffering of wildlife, and also to educate and inform, through close relations and active projects with local schools and the community in general. In order that the charity may operate efficiently, we maintain close links with The Highland Constabulary, Council Rangers, Scottish SPCA and The Education Authorities Does Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust. 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 Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust? Highland Wildlife Hospital Trust's website is http://www.hwht.org.uk — 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=SC016926).